Waterproofing & Insulation Systems

Hands-on Practical Workshop

Program Type: Intensive Workshop
Format: Classroom + Demonstration + Practical Application
Target Participants: Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Site Supervisors, Applicators, QA/QC Engineers, Facility Managers

Workshop Objective:
To provide participants with practical and technical understanding of waterproofing systems for substructure and superstructure applications, including system selection, detailing, execution, quality checks, and troubleshooting. Based on the uploaded waterproofing training content.

WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

THEORY SESSION

Module 1: Fundamentals of Waterproofing

• What is waterproofing?
• Why waterproofing is required
• Water ingress vs vapour ingress
• Positive side & negative side waterproofing
• Common leakage zones in buildings
• Consequences of leakage and poor detailing

Module 2: Causes of Failures

• Honeycombs
• Cracks
• Cold joints
• Structural movement
• Capillary action
• Poor workmanship
• Wrong product selection

Module 3: Waterproofing Materials Overview

• Cementitious coatings
• Crystalline systems
• APP / SBS membranes
• PVC / TPO / EPDM membranes
• Polyurethane coatings
• Polyurea systems
• Sealants and injection grouts

Module 4: Application Areas

• Basements
• Retaining walls
• Podiums
• Terraces
• Toilets & balconies
• Swimming pools
• Water tanks

Module 5: System Selection & Design Considerations

• Water table conditions
• Exposure conditions
• UV resistance
• Movement accommodation
• Root resistance
• Traffic loading
• Service life expectations

Module 6: QA/QC & Inspection

• Surface preparation checks
• Moisture checks
• Film thickness
• Flood testing
• Documentation
• Handover checklist

Module 7: Failure Case Studies

• Basement seepage
• Terrace leakage
• Podium failures
• Wet area recurring leakage
• Repair strategy discussion

Learning Outcome

Participants understand how to choose and supervise correct waterproofing systems.

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL SESSION

Session 1: Surface Preparation

• Cleaning substrate
• Grinding loose particles
• Crack opening and repair prep
• Moisture inspection

Session 2: Cementitious Waterproofing Application

• Correct mixing method
• Brush / roller application
• Coverage and layer build-up

Session 3: Liquid Applied Membrane Demo

• Primer application
• PU coating application
• Thickness control
• Curing precautions

Session 4: Membrane Installation Demo

• Sheet alignment
• Overlap treatment
• Torch / self-adhesive application
• Termination detailing

Session 5: Joint & Crack Repair

• PU injection demonstration
• Sealant application
• Pipe penetration treatment

Session 6: Testing & Quality Checks

• Flood test procedure
• DFT measurement
• Visual inspection checklist

Session 7: Participant Hands-on Practice

Participants perform:

• Mixing
• Coating application
• Detailing
• Joint sealing
• Inspection checks

MATERIALS COVERED DURING PRACTICAL

• Cementitious coating
• Polyurethane coating
• APP / SBS membrane
• Sealants
• PU injection material
• Primers
• Protection screed concepts

CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

CERTIFICATE TITLE

Certificate in Waterproofing Systems

REQUIRED SETUP

• Demo slab panels
• Water source for flood test
• Mixing tools
• PPE kits
• Torch kit / membrane setup
• Rollers / brushes / trowels
• Sample materials

FINAL OUTCOME

Participants will be able to:

• Understand waterproofing principles
• Select suitable systems
• Supervise execution
• Apply basic systems practically
• Identify common defects
• Carry out quality checks confidently