Air barrier systems eliminate uncontrolled air and vapor leakage through the exterior building envelope and greatly improve its energy efficiency. Air barriers are available in vapor-permeable and non-permeable, self-adhered or liquid applied systems. Air and vapor barriers are applied to the exterior envelope of a building and have excellent adhesion to most construction surfaces including, but not limited to, the following:
Blindside waterproofing membranes are basement and foundation waterproofing products offered by Rifle’s interior and exterior waterproofing professionals at AAA Mountain Waterproofing. These moisture barrier membranes are chemically adhered products, which are applied prior to concrete wall and/or slab placement. Blindside waterproofing membranes may be applied to lagging or soil retention systems prior to concrete pour or shotcrete foundation wall placement, under slab applications for projects located within close proximity to a water table, and zero clearance property line construction.
Caulking and sealants are designed to seal joints between similar and dissimilar materials. They are available in numerous formulations depending on their intended use. These applications provide the necessary movement required while providing a watertight joint. Caulking and sealants are available in one or more of the following configurations:
Textured, self- leveling, quick cure, high performance and chemical resistant caulking and sealants are available.
Caulking and sealants can be applied on the horizontal and vertical surfaces including control joints, masonry joints, metals, glazing, vinyl, plastic and wood.
Cementitious waterproofing products are a chemical treatment for the waterproofing, protection and repair of concrete or masonry structures.
Cementitious waterproofing products may be used to stop active leaks, without requiring a dry surface. Generally, this application consists of cutting in and preparing a reglet at the bottom of the wall and at all cold joints, membrane installation into the reglet, as well as a slurry coat over the entire wall surface. Cementitious applications can be applied to new or existing buildings, to the negative side of concrete or masonry structures. These produce a non-soluble crystalline formation within the pores and capillary tracts of concrete and cement based materials. Most products are non-toxic, potable water approved.
Cementitious waterproofing can be applied on horizontal and vertical structures including water treatment plants, underground vaults, secondary container structures, foundation, tunnels, elevator pits, pool sand water cisterns.
Cold fluid applied waterproofing products are monolithic, seamless and fully adhered membranes.
These products can be either single component, plural component or two coat reinforced or non-reinforced membranes. Cold fluid applied membranes can be applied by spray, roller, squeegee or trowel, depending upon the individual product and project requirements. Cold fluid applied waterproofing products are typically applied at a 60 mil or 90 mil thickness. Most membranes may be applied directly to green concrete, significantly reducing schedule delays related to concrete cure times.
Cold fluid applied waterproofing can be applied on horizontal or vertical structures including roof decks, plaza decks, parking garages, split slab applications, foundation walls, tunnels, and planters.
Most horizontal cold fluid applied waterproofing systems are dammed and flooded with water to insure the integrity of the installation.
There are different injections available for concrete crack repairs offered by AAA Mountain Waterproofing’s basement and foundation experts in Rifle, CO. Epoxy injections are a rigid material that chemically bonds to concrete providing a structural repair. Hydrophobic polyurethane injection resin is an elastomeric material designed to seal leaking cracks and voids in concrete. Crack injections may be done from the inside which in turn, eliminates excavation costs.
Epoxy Injections:
Available in different viscosities to accommodate a wide range of crack sizes.
Polyurethane Injections:
Dampproofing products are seamless foundation waterproofing coatings offered by Rifle’s waterproofing experts at AAA., These coatings are designed for moisture protection of below grade concrete or masonry foundations. These products are used on walls where non-occupied space exists on the opposite side of the wall, including site walls, stem walls and masonry walls. Dampproofing may be applied by spray, roller or brush. Dampproofing products are typically applied at 10 mil, 20 mil or 30 mil thickness. Most membranes may be applied directly to green concrete.
Dampproofing products may be applied on vertical surfaces including, but not limited to, the following:
Drainage composites are used in conjunction with waterproofing membranes to provide protection and drainage on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. They consist of a three-dimensional, crush-proof drainage core with multiple options for woven, non-woven, and needle punched filter fabric on one or both sides of the drainage core. The fabric allows water to filter through while keeping the soil out. Drainage composites reduce hydrostatic pressure and promote positive drainage. Drainage composites are available in various sizes, profiles, compressive strengths and fabric options to meet each projects’ individual needs.
Drainage composites may be applied on horizontal or vertical structures including, but not limited to, the following:
Expansion joints are assemblies used in various applications to absorb movement in a structure which include, but are not limited to, the following:
These joints are designed to meet the demands of parking structures, stadiums, plaza decks, airports, hospitals, high rise buildings, shopping malls and other building types. Expansion joints are engineered in multiple different systems to include features that may include one or more of the following options:
Garden roofs are an ideal way for creating a “green” area on the roof of a building. Creating “green” spaces provides benefits to building owners and tenants such as:
Useable space at roof top locations
Aesthetic appeal
Provides project LEED points
Water management
Increases property value
Garden roof assemblies are designed to promote the growth of plantings while maintaining a water tight building envelope. There are a variety of different components of the Garden roof systems that may be incorporated into each system. The garden roof components include, but are not limited to, the following:
Hot fluid applied waterproofing products are monolithic, seamless and fully adhered systems.
The material comes in a solid block form that is melted down and applied by squeegee or roller. Hot fluid applied waterproofing systems provide some of the best warranties in the waterproofing industry and are available in reinforced and non-reinforced assemblies. All seams and joints are flashed in with either reinforcing fabric or an uncured neoprene, for additional reinforcement at critical transitions. These systems may be applied on horizontal or vertical structures which include, but are not limited to, the following:
All horizontal hot fluid applied waterproofing systems are dammed and flooded with water to ensure the integrity of the installation, or electronically tested.
Insulation and protection boards come in various types and materials and are used for foundation or basement waterproofing in Rifle and the surrounding regions. They are typically used to protect waterproofing membranes or dampproofing products and are available in different thicknesses to achieve greater R-values. Several materials are available, depending on the manufacturer, which include extruded and expanded polystyrene, asphaltic protection course, rolled roofing protection course, and fiberglass boards.
Foam fill and tapered insulation are used on projects in a variety of different applications. Foam fill (Expanded Polystyrene) is often used in lieu of full depth dirt fill or concrete to reduce the weight load on a structure. Extruded polystyrene insulates with an R-value of R-5 per inch and is available with a compressive strength of 25 to 100 PSI. Expanded polystyrene insulates with an R-value of R-4 per inch and is available with a compressive strength of 10 to 60 PSI. Tapered expanded and extruded polystyrene insulation boards are utilized for floor leveling and to build positive slope on horizontal substrates.
Protection boards and insulations can be applied on both horizontal and vertical surfaces, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
Using concrete pavers on plaza decks, terraces and green roofs is a popular way of enhancing your outdoor space. Pavers are available in a variety of different sizes, colors and finishes. An elevated pedestal paver system offers a great number of benefits to an outdoor space such as:
Sheet membrane waterproofing products are self-adhering rubberized asphalts laminated with a polyethylene film.
These membranes are in roll form with a release paper that is removed prior to the application. These factory made membranes ensure a constant thickness which provides a non- variable site application. Sheet membrane waterproofing products may be applied to a variety of substrates including concrete, masonry and wood. Sheet membranes are available in both summer and winter grade products.
Sheet membrane waterproofing products may be applied on horizontal or vertical structures, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
Vapor barriers are products that resist diffusion of moisture and/or gas through floor assemblies of a building. Vapor barriers are high strength, puncture resistant membranes and are available in a variety of thicknesses ranging from 6mils to 20 mils. During our application we tape all seams and booted penetrations to provide a complete seal. These systems result very low vapor permeability, preventing moisture, water vapor and soil gasses from entering into your building envelope, which helps to protect against mold growth.
Vapor barriers are applied to the subgrade within the footprint of a building prior to floor assemblies in conditions such as:
These repellents resist against intrusion, chemical intrusion, freezing and thawing, oils, graffiti etc. Water repellents are applied by a spray application or rolled on the surface. These are available in a wide range of products to meet the requirements of each building and substrate. Water repellent products are also available in low VOC applications for a neighbor friendly installation.
Water repellents may be applied on horizontal or vertical structures including, but not limited to, the following: