METHOD STATEMENT

Waterproofing at the basement with HDPE Membrane

Pile Head Treatment

The crushed pile head shall be cleaned properly to remove all loose particles, dust, dirt, oil, grease, cement
laitance etc. The reinforcement shall be cleaned to remove all the rust, dirt etc. Proper shuttering shall be
made to make a smooth finish of the pile head.

Shuttering (should be prepared at the site with steel) to be placed around the pile head, the same shall be
resurfaced with concrete materials like ShaliFix MC (if needed - which shall be added with filler like 6-10mm
chips to ensure proper dimension) after application of a bond coat of Shali SBR Latex. Let it cure.

After curing, the HDPE membrane shall be taken upto the edge of the pile head with double adhesive tape, a
and shall be tucked with an aluminium strip and be screwed at the top.

The top 10 mm of pile head shall be cast with pourable epoxy grout, ShaliGrout EP 20/10 to create an
impervious layer.
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Waterproofing with HDPE membrane on top of PCC

CONTENTS:-

1. Purpose

2. Scope

3. Responsibility

4. Controlling Specification

5. Material

6. Procedure

7. Inspection

8. Documentation

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to establish, monitor and control all activities to execute waterproofing of raft
& reinforced concrete retaining walls including, sampling, inspections & execution without any safety hazard.
This procedure is exercised in order to meet requirements specified in drawings, project specifications and up
to satisfaction level of client & consultant.

2. SCOPE

This procedure covers treatment to pile head, laying waterproofing membrane ShaliHDPE SA on uniform PCC
surface for raft and for reinforced concrete retaining walls, including treatment of penetration if any.
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3. CONTROLLING SPECIFICATION

I) STP Drawings
II) Manufacturers Specification.

4. MATERIAL
I. ShaliHDPE SA 1.2mm (Granular) - horizontally
II. SuperTene - vertically
III. ShaliFix MC and ShaliGrout EP 10/20 - detailing and penetrations
IV.Self Adhesive Tape - detailing work and end laps

5. TOOLS & TACKLES

I. Cutter, Stanley knife or similar sharp blade.

II. Tape measure.
III. Overlap roller (Lap Roller)
IV. Cotton Cleaning cloths (use wet/dry)
V. Bucket of clean water.

6. PROCEDURE

This Method Statement Proposal is intended to supplement STP Data Sheets.

The crystalline admixture, ShaliCrystal 100 shall be admixed with the entire concrete for better
waterproofing.
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Substrate Preparation:-

All Surfaces - It is essential to create a sound and solid substrate to eliminate membrane movement during the
concrete pour. Substrates must be regular and smooth with no gaps or voids greater than 12mm.

Horizontal Blinding - Substrate should be monolithic concrete. The blinding must be free of loose aggregate,
hollows and sharp protrusions. An angular profiled blinding is recommended rather than a rounded substrate.
ShaliHDPE SA is a rigid sheet and will not stretch under the weight of concrete to conform to undulations.

All horizontal concrete surfaces receiving the membrane shall be treated in accordance with the membrane
manufacturer's requirements. Voids and honeycombed areas shall be made good with a pre-
bagged proprietary repair material. All horizontal surfaces receiving the membrane shall be smooth and in
accordance with the membrane manufacturer's requirements. All abrupt irregularities, voids and
honeycombed areas shall be made good with a pre-bagged proprietary repair material. All surfaces shall be
clean, smooth, free of laitance, dry and free of dust, frost, mould release agents, curing compounds and sharp
protrusions at the time of installation. Where a hard-core bed is specified, Monolithic concrete blinding is
preferred with not less than 50 mm thickness, which should be regular, smooth and free of loose aggregate
and sharp protrusions.
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Vertical Blinding - The concrete should be laid to a regular surface free from dust, sharp protrusions and
hollows. The membrane shall be tucked with the shuttering with the same pattern and after that the concrete
shall be cast so that the bonding between the membrane and the structure is ensured.

Method Statement – Application of ShaliHDPE SA on blended concrete surface for basement

Laying of Membrane: -

ShaliHDPE SA can be applied at temperature of -4 °C or above. During cold or damp condition, the selvedge
and tape adhesive can be gently warmed using a hot air gun or similar to remove moisture or condensation
and improve initial adhesion.

Horizontal surface

For Horizontal Substrate, place ShaliHDPE SA film side to the substrate with granular side up facing towards
the concrete pour. End laps should be staggered to avoid a build-up of layers. Leave plastic release liner in
position until overlap procedure is completed. Accurately, position succeeding sheets to overlap the previous
sheet 75 mm along the marked selvedge. Ensure the underside of the succeeding sheet is clean, dry and free
from contamination before attempting to overlap. Peel back the plastic release liner from between the
overlaps as the two layers are bonded together. Ensure a continuous bond is achieved without creases and roll
firmly with a heavy roller. Completely remove the plastic liner to expose the protective coating before
subsequent works start.

Vertical Surface

SuperTene® 7 is a self-adhesive SBS (Styrene Butadiene Styrene) based pre-formed waterproofing membrane
with high density 4 ply cross laminated tough polyethylene film on one side and easy-to-peel silicon film on the
other side.
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Application

• Waterproofing or dam proofing membranes intended for concrete protection of flat and sloping roofs,
horizontal or vertical foundation / walls/ basements and structures.
• Structural concrete and masonry walls, pitched roof, split slab concrete construction, both above and
below ground, retaining wall water proofing.
• As a base sheet or intermediate layer in a multi-layer system.
• Metro Rail Platform insulation.

Advantages

• Excellent waterproofing for basements, structural concrete, civil work and substructures that require
extra protection & toughness.
• Excellent puncture, impact and tear resistance.
• Cold applied, does not require heat, chemical bonding agents or special tools. Easy and quick
installation.
• Good adhesion at low temperature. Effective water and vapour barrier.
• High dimensional stability
• Strong resistance to chemicals like chlorides, sulphates, alkalis, dilutes acids, ozone and atmospheric
pollutants.
• High Electrical resistance.

8. INSPECTION

All the stage wise inspection shall be carried out as per approved Manufacturers’ specification.
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Termination of the membrane (vertical end) should be done 300mm above the ground level.
(Please share your drawing so that we can prepare a case specific drawing with the detailing)

Construction Joint detail

Pipe penetration/cut-outs/construction joints etc.

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Pipe Penetration method:

First, the surface should be cleaned and provided with an acrylic swellable profile
(ShaliWaterbar 800, 10mmx10mm) with an acrylic adhesive to fix it. Same should be done on
the pipe surface as well.

After the installation of pipes and penetration is complete, the cored holes shall be filled up
with ready to use concrete ShaliFix MC with a bonding agent ShaliSBR Latex (SL :
water:cement :: 1:4:6).

Injection Grouting at the construction joint/leakages/seepages/honeycombs

Along the construction joint, there has to be a V groove to be cut and cleaned.
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Along the construction joint, drill hole up to half of the depth of the concrete and fix PVC nozzles min. 12mm
dia, 0.5 m C/C from the interior surface of retaining wall/base slab with the help of ShaliSBR Latex modified
mortar (4% by weight of cement) with a bond coat of ShaliSBR Latex (1:4:6:: Sh:W:C by weight).

Inject Cement slurry enriched with ShaliGrout IP- non shrink grouting compound through the fixed nozzle in a
pressure of 2.5-3 kg /cm2 with the help of hand operated grouting pump. Injection operation should be
executed after curing of concrete. The nozzle should be inserted at least 25mm depth inside the hole.

All holes are first plugged with proper wooden plugs or locked in the case of PVC nozzles. The bottom most
plug and the two adjacent plugs are removed and water injected in the bottom most hole under
pressure.

When the clear water comes out through the adjacent holes the injection of water is stopped and the
plugs in the bottom most hole and the one immediately above are restored.

The process of grouting of concrete cracks is repeated with other holes till all the holes are covered. On
the day of grouting all the plugs are removed to drain out excess water and restored before commencing
grouting.

The same sequence as described above is adopted for injecting the cement grout also. The grout is kept
fully stirred/ agitated under pressure throughout the grouting.

The grouting is carried out till refusal and/ or till grout starts flowing from the adjacent hole. A proper
record of the quantity of grout injected into every hole should be maintained.

After grouting, curing should be done for14 days. Only such quantities of material for preparing grout should
be used, as can be used within 15 minutes of its mixing. Grouting equipment must be cleaned thoroughly after
use.

The material of injection grouting is as follows:

Cement 1 part (by weight)

ShaliGrout IP (expanding grout admixture for anti shrink purpose) 1% by weight of cement W/C 0.4 to 0.5 (by
weight).
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Roofing

Specification of Roof waterproofing with single component, high tensile, high solid, moisture cured,
modified Polyurethane elastomeric cold applied liquid applied membrane with an elongation up to
700%, conforming ASTM C 836 and ASTM C 898.

General

• Treatment area for waterproofing system shall be free from all other activities that could disrupt /
damage the system of application.
• All the products specified in this document shall be installed strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s written instructions and by a specialist applicator approved by the manufacturer.
• All products in the system shall be manufactured by STP LTD, an ISO 9001/ 14001/18000 certified
company and shall meet the key performance properties listed below against each. Should the
applicator or contractor prefer to use alternative equivalent product(s), the Applicators shall provide
proof of compliance to the specified key performance properties.
• The applicator shall ensure that all products in the system are received in good condition without
damage and stored as per manufacturer’s instructions.
• All products in the specified system shall be produced by a single manufacturer. Should the applicator
or contractor prefer to use products from different sources they shall submit proof of compatibility
between them.
• Moisture content of surface shall be less than 5%, and substrate shall be free from rising moisture.

KEY POINTS

1. The drainpipe openings shall be just above the prepared substrate and if they are not, either the
substrate shall be repaired or the drain pipe relocated suitably.
2. Special attention shall be given on substrate preparation on the internal surfaces of drain pipe
openings to ensure it is carried out to properly.
3. The detailing at the penetrations of any pipes, cables, air-conditioning mountings, etc., shall be
carefully carried out as specified by the architect.
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4. The peripheral gap between pipe and concrete to be filled with non shrink grout Shaligrout HS and the
mouth on peripheral top to be sealed with moisture insensitive, two component epoxy based putty,
Shalifix 3EP 10mm wide x 10mm deep.

Roof waterproofing where waterproofing system is exposed for foot traffic only:

1. All construction Joint should be chased open to a grove size of 20 mm x20 mm and sealed with
cement-sand mortar mixed with ShaliSBR Latex @ 5 % by weight of cement. Inject cement slurry
admixed with Non shrink additives ShaliGrout IP at low pressure max up to 4kg/sq cm at 300mm c/c.
2. Prime the treatment area which is well prepared shall be coated with ShaliPrime PUM @ 4-5 M2/L
and allow to dry to touch dry condition. (2-4 Hrs., depending upon the weather).
3. Apply ShaliUrethane LHM@ 0.65kg /sqm during 1st coat of application, and allow 10-12hrs to cure.
4. Apply 2nd ShaliUrethane LHM @ 0.65 Kg /sqm to form over all 1.2mm thick waterproofing layer to
cover the glass fibre reinforcement uniformly and allow to cure for 24hours.
5. Apply the above waterproofing coating system 300mm high at parapet wall and terminate into groove
10mm x 10mm and seal the same with Shaliseal PU.
6. Lay 140 GSM Geo-fabric over the cured 2nd ShaliUrethane LHM coating.
The coating has to be protected with screed to have slope on the roof admixed with ShaliPlast IW to
be laid in slope towards RWP in slope. On the horizontal portion, the concrete should be also admixed
with ShaliPlast IW. The slope of the screed will be minimum 25mm at the rain water outlet.
7. Saw cut joints to be formed at 1.2MX1.2M with 24 SWG wire mesh. 6mmX6mm groove after final
setting time of concrete but must be completed groove cutting work within 72hours after concreting
work.
8. Seal the dummy joint with Shaliseal PS PG sealant.
9. At the parapet junction, 75mmX75mm fillet will be provided with a bond coat of ShaliCrete and the
mortar should be admixed with ShaliCrete in (1 cement : 4 course sand).

SOLVENT BASED MODIFIED POLYURETHANE MEMBRANE

Screed with panels and application
Step 5
of Sealants
ShaliUrethane LHM - 2nd coat with
Step 4
140 gsm geotextile
Step 3 ShaliUrethane LHM - 1st coat
Step 2 ShaliPrime PUM
Surface preparation & Repairs of
Step 1
joints
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CASE STORIES |

Name and Location of Project Waterproofing of Power Plant Building Roofs at Wanakbori TPS, Gujarat
Year of Execution 2019
Type of Work Waterproofing
Product/s Used ShaliPrime PUM, ShaliGeoText 40, ShaliUrethane LHM, ShaliGeoText 120
Total Area 16000 m²
Applicator / Contractor Jalaram Projects / Jayprakash Construction / BHEL

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