Waterproofing remains one of the main defects in many projects throughout the building and construction industry and often fails after the project has been completed. In addition to the waterproofing being completed correctly, is ensuring that the correct control procedures have been managed, as to avoid risks associated with working with hazardous chemicals. In November 2021, a worker was injured whilst undertaking waterproofing on a balcony. Due to impending weather, a temporary plastic canopy was installed over a balcony to act as a rain barrier. Whilst completing the project, the worker
It would be fair to say that 2021 was quite intense in the building regulation space. The Office of the Building Commissioner and the Department of Customer Service more generally, have muscled their way to a stronger focus on quality, competence, safety, and compliance by all involved. Early results look promising. The Department’s messaging is that the head of steam has not abated. It is in a recruitment mode, building on its team of regulatory compliance inspectors, managers, lawyers, and executives to keep the tide rising. 2022 will involve an audit of the transitional registrations for
A guide to waterproofing of balconies and decks.
A guide to waterproofing of flashings and damp proof courses.
A guide to internal wet areas waterproofing.
A guide to waterproofing of planter boxes.
The waterproofing provisions in NCC Volume Two require a building to be constructed in a way that prevents potential health risk, dangerous conditions or any damage to building elements which can caused by dampness or waterflow from wet areas such as bathrooms, laundries or the like in a building.
The objective of this Standard is to give the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc., for ceramic tile adhesives.
Sets out requirements for materials for use as pliable building membranes (also known as sarking or underlay), when used either independently or as a facing to other materials, such as insulation materials, and as control functions for water, thermal vapour or air control.
Specifies procedures for the design and installation of plastic roof and wall cladding materials for walls and roofs.