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Waterproof concrete sealing in infrastructure and civil construction

Waterproofing is essential in the construction of roads, parking facilities and stadiums. Preventing water seepage protects your structure from structural damage, mold and corrosion. With SABA systems, a durable, watertight seal comes guaranteed.

Peter Wieskamp
Author Peter Wieskamp Application Manager

Waterproof sealing: an absolute essential

Water can cause significant damage to civil engineering and industrial structures: its side effects, such as mold and corrosion, can threaten the integrity of the structure. Effective sealing prevents these problems and guarantees a long-lasting and reliable structure.

Concrete floor waterproofing

Concrete floors come with major and minor expansion joints to accommodate the movement caused by activities and loads. Once these joints have been applied, the concrete floor is no longer watertight, making water management impossible and potentially causing major damage. Proper sealing offers the solution here.
 
Choosing the right sealing system is essential because concrete structures are often subjected to a wide variety of stresses, such as thermal expansion and mechanical loads (from heavy traffic, for example). As such, it is hugely important that the sealing system you choose functions reliably under all conditions: you want to be able to rely on a durable seal under all circumstances.
 
On top of our standard solutions for waterproofing concrete, SABA also offers solutions for concrete repair, precast connections and smoke and fire protection. Feel free to contact us for advice tailored to your situation.

 

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Waterproof precast concrete solutions

In precast concrete, large-scale concrete units are manufactured and delivered to the construction site, ready for use. These precast units are then used to construct single or multistorey car parks, for example, with precast concrete T-beams, girders and floor slabs. The joint transitions between these elements are critical points where a reliable, watertight seal is essential to prevent leakage and water damage. SABA offers high-quality sealing systems that continue to offer lasting performance under a variety of conditions — from thermal action to heavy traffic loads.

SABA sealers for watertight seals

SABA offers highly flexible sealing systems that remain completely waterproof, even when faced with temperature changes, mechanical loads and subsidence. Our seals have proven their worth in a variety of conditions for over 20 years. The video below shows an example of a situation where our sealant has served for over 26 years.

Benefits of SABA seals


✅ Permanently elastic and resistant to aging, UV radiation and extreme weather conditions.
✅ Resistant to motor fuels, lubricants and de-icing salts.
✅ Compatible with other materials such as coatings.
✅ Suitable for mechanical stress from traffic.
✅ Easily repairable without complete replacement, saving maintenance costs.
✅ Resistant to temperature variations from -50 °C to 70 °C.

SABA stands for reliability

With SABA's proven sealing system, we guarantee lasting solutions for infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Our products are CE certified (CE 14188-2 and CE 15651-4), guaranteeing reliability under intensive conditions.
 
Keen to explore how our waterproofing solutions could help you on your project? Contact our specialists for expert advice and support.

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