WATCHDOG WATERPROOFING Installation Guide
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1. The Watchdog Membrane Only Limited Warranty includes foundation additions only when the following criteria are met 1 The addition must have a proper exterior drainage system that channels water to a functional sump or to drainage pipe properly sloped to a daylight exit See Drainage Requirements listed below 2 The addition walls must be block parged block poured concrete or pre cast concrete and must meet preparation requirements listed above 3 The cold joint between the existing foundation wall and the new addition wall must be prepared with a urethane based cold liquid applied waterproofing material applied and fully cured per manufacturers instructions to a minimum of four inches on both sides of the joint prior to the 60 mil application of WATCHDOG Membrane This cold joint area must also have a drainage protection board applied over the urethane liquid membrane and WATCHDOG Membrane This cold joint area is not covered under the terms of the WATCHDOG Limited Warranty but if the proper preparations are taken the area should not leak Top of Wall Transitions In some building markets it is common to see a few rows of block masonry on top of a poured wall or a short poured wall on top of a block masonry wall The cold joint between the two different foundation materials must be prepared by an application of a urethane based cold liquid applied waterproofing material applied and fully cured per manufacturers instructions spanni2. assumes responsibility for ensuring the Watchdog fully cures to a dry film thickness of 40 mils Applying the 60 mil wet thickness of the Watchdog membrane in one coat is recommended for application temperatures below 20 F Heating the product to the maximum application temperature of 130 F at the spray tip is also recommended 2 It may take longer than 24 hours for the Watchdog membrane to fully cure during periods of low temperatures high humidity rainfall or snowfall following the membrane application Therefore wash offs due to the application of Watchdog during or immediately before inclement weather are possible The Contractor assumes responsibility for ensuring the Watchdog fully cures to a dry film thickness of 40 mils in all areas of application Additional Application Information and Limitations Crawlspaces The Watchdog Membrane Only Limited Warranty includes crawlspaces only when the following criteria are met 1 The crawlspace must have a proper exterior drainage system that channels water to the lower foundation footing drains which drain to a functional sump or to drainage pipe properly sloped to daylight See Drainage Requirements listed below 2 The crawlspace must have a finished concrete floor Crawlspaces with dirt or gravel floors do not meet warranty requirements 3 Exterior crawlspace walls must be poured concrete parged block or pre cast concrete and must meet preparation requirements listed above Additions
3. transfer is the API Basco Model 500 Contact a TBS Technical Representative for assistance with equipment purchases All heat exchangers must have a ball valve attached to the inlet side of the coolant hose The applicator must turn off the flow of coolant to the heat exchanger when the truck is driving to and from jobsites and when the spray pump is not in use The flow of coolant is to be used only when circulating or spraying Watchdog Membrane 5 The spray hose must be a high pressure type capable of withstanding 4000 psi A maximum of 2 inch diameter line is recommended for the first 100 feet of hose It can then be reduced do 3 8 inch for the next 100 feet No more than 200 feet of hose is recommended 6 Many different airless spray guns can be used to spray Watchdog The most widely used brand is Graco and the Graco Silver Plus gun is the most popular for polymer modified asphalt emulsion spraying You may also use the Graco Heavy Duty Texture gun or the Graco Flex Plus gun The Graco Contractor II line of guns can also be used if the handle filters are removed Equipment Troubleshooting If you lose pressure while spraying 1 Check suction side lines for air leaks 2 Reduce the heat to the heat exchanger 3 Re prime pump 4 Inspect the piston ball check and packings 5 Check heat exchanger for blockage 6 If procedures do not work contact a TBS Technical Representative or pump manufacturer Operational Maintenance Consu
4. Get medical attention if irritation persists Application Instructions Preparation and Limitations ale The parged block poured concrete or pre cast concrete must be clean smooth firm free of dust mud ice snow loose mortar wires fins metal projections wall ties or any other substance which might prevent placement and bonding of a continuous film Take particular care to ensure that the footing and or cove area are clean On poured concrete walls remove wall ties on the outside and inside of wall This must be done prior to the application of Watchdog Membrane On poured concrete walls the tie holes must be patched with hydraulic cement vinyl concrete patch non shrinking grout Flat snap ties that break off cleanly without chipping the surrounding concrete only require pre spraying with a 10 to 15 mil wet coating of Watchdog Membrane but may be treated as above as well Whichever method the applicator chooses the tie holes must be prepared prior to the standard 60 mil wet application Honeycombs or voids in the wall must be patched with hydraulic cement vinyl concrete patch or non shrinking grout For parged block walls the parging must be firm and smooth It must not crumble to the touch or have too high of a sand content Any patching of the parging must be done with hydraulic cement vinyl concrete patch or non shrinking grout For parged block walls find out whether any or all of the cores of the block
5. Watchdog Waterproofing Membrane Detailed Membrane Only Application Instructions WATCHDOG WATERPROOFING Product Description Watchdog Waterproofing membrane is a fluid applied single component polymer modified asphalt emulsion manufactured by Tremco Barrier Solutions TBS This material is specifically designed for spray application on below grade exterior foundation walls or above grade when covered by other material Watchdog Waterproofing Membrane can be applied to many different substrates but the Watchdog Membrane Only Limited Warranty applies only for new construction below grade vertical foundation walls for residential applications The Watchdog Membrane Only Limited Warranty is for poured concrete walls parged block walls or pre cast concrete walls Bare block walls unparged are not covered under the Watchdog Membrane Only Limited Warranty TUFF N DRI Membrane with WARM N DRI Board or TUFF N DRI Barrier Board TUFF N DRI Full System applications offer a warranty for bare block Proper installation of the Watchdog Membrane is critical to ensuring the quality of the final cured membrane It is the responsibility of the waterproofing contractor and or his applicator to achieve the goal of creating a uniform continuous fully adhered cured waterproofing membrane with a minimum thickness of 40 mils in all areas of the application The applicator must consider and respond appropriately to any impediments to achieving that
6. al wall is recommended The drain tile must channel the water to either an operating sump pump or to a gravity daylight drain DrainStar Foundation Strip Drain is also an approved exterior drainage system where accepted by code Equipment Set Up 1 Apump capable of spraying 3000 psi is required The Graco 733 Graco 833 or the Speedflow Hydra M is recommended Contact a TBS Technical Representative for assistance with equipment purchases 2 The diameter and length of the interlinking suction side low pressure lines are crucial to ensuring a good flow of material to and from the pump Larger diameters and shorter lengths of all interlinking lines decrease the flow resistance and optimize product transfer The siphon line from the truck tank or drum dip tube to the heat exchanger should not be longer than six feet if possible and a 2 inch or 1 5 inch diameter is recommended The line from the heat exchanger to the pump should have a minimum inside diameter of 1 14 inch and be no longer than 4 feet All connections should be as tight as possible to prevent air from entering the lines 3 Make sure the lower piston ball check is on the high setting Consult your equipment manual for adjustment procedures 4 Asingle pass heat exchanger connected to an engine s coolant system is the best way to heat the Watchdog Membrane to the recommended application temperature of 110 F to 130 F at the spray tip One heat exchanger that produces good heat
7. dog Membrane in one coat This type of application must be carefully completed to ensure no thin spots A one coat application will be more prone to bubbling and pin holing on poured concrete walls 6 Inspect the sprayed wall thoroughly for pin holing voids or thin spots Lightly re spray any areas requiring additional milage to the correct thickness for the substrate 7 After application applicator must verify that a Adequate foundation drainage system is installed See Drainage Requirements b All penetrations water sewer etc have been properly sealed c Backfill does not exceed the level of the waterproofing membrane d Grade slopes away from the foundation e 40 cured mils are on the wall f Backfill does not occur until the Watchdog Waterproofing Membrane is fully cured 8 The waterproofing contractor or applicator may pass the responsibilities in number 7 on to the builder or general contractor and ensure that the builder or general contractor is aware of these responsibilities should they do so 9 To waterproof penetrations the voids around the penetration must be filled with hydraulic cement non shrinking grout or vinyl concrete patch The penetration area must then be sealed with an additional coating of Watchdog Membrane or a urethane liquid membrane Cold Weather and Inclement Weather Application Information 1 It is possible for the Watchdog Membrane to be applied at temperatures lower than 20 F The Contractor
8. e range between 2200 and 2800 psi For best results use a 035 or 039 tip For atomization and curing reasons do not use any tip larger than a 039 4 The membrane should be applied to a minimum thickness of 60 mils wet measured in place on the wall with a notch film gauge The product will cure to dry film thickness of 40 mils Use a notch film mil gauge to ensure proper application thickness Gauges can be obtained from TBS For smooth surface poured concrete walls the proper thickness application will yield a coverage rate not to exceed 25 square feet per gallon sf gal For brick pattern decorative poured walls the proper thickness application will yield a maximum coverage rate of 18 sf gal The maximum coverage rate on smooth parged block walls should not exceed 25 sf gal Coverage rates may be lower depending on the porosity of the parged block or poured concrete walls It is the contractor s responsibility to ensure that 40 cured mils are on the exterior of the vertical wall when the waterproofing is completed 5 Careful attention must be taken during the application process to ensure a consistent homogeneous membrane For best results apply Watchdog Membrane using a two coat technique utilizing a tack coat on an entire wall and a second coat to build up to the required wet mil thickness A tack coat will reduce bubbling and pin holing caused by poured concrete walls curing and out gassing An applicator may choose to spray the Watch
9. equire measuring the problem area on the inside of the foundation wall A picture of the suspect area should be taken 2 Using a shovel dig a small trench approximately three feet wide in the suspect area Expose the top four to five inches of the Watchdog Membrane This will also give the applicator a good idea of any over grading that may have occurred 3 Isolate water from the garden hose directly into the trench Ensure that no water gets above the final waterproofing grade line Note the time and run water for up to 30 minutes 4 Check the suspect area in the basement every few minutes If the suspect area begins to show water penetration during or immediately after the water testing it proves that the waterproofing membrane is allowing water to penetrate through it Further investigations may be necessary to determine why the waterproofing membrane did not function properly 5 If the suspect area does not show water penetration there may be other issues causing the water penetration into the foundation Other issues include but are not limited to brick ledge leaks wind driven rain seeping into block above grade window leaks penetration leaks and above grade cracks in foundation walls or stucco 6 Before and after pictures are good ideas for a waterproofing applicator during investigations 7 Contact a TBS Technical Representative concerning any leaking water tests that will result in warranty repairs If you have any furth
10. er questions please call us at 800 876 5624 Tremco Barrier Solutions 6402 East Main Street WATCHDOG Reynoldsburg OH 43068 WATERPROOFING 2012 Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc Watchdog Waterproofing and TUFF N DRI are registered TBS 0609 trademarks of Tremco Barrier Solutions WARM N DRI is a registered trademark of Owens Corning
11. foundation are to be filled with concrete If any of the cores are to be filled the filling must be completed and cured before the wall is waterproofed Filling of the cores after the Watchdog Membrane is installed can damage the membrane and will render the warranty invalid For parged block walls brick ledges should be capped and solid The Watchdog Membrane Only Limited Warranty covers neither the horizontal surface of the brick ledge nor the vertical wall surface above the ledge The performance warranty covers only the vertical wall coated with Watchdog Membrane from the footing wall joint up to the brick ledge 7 Watchdog may be applied to damp or green concrete However the product must not be applied over standing water a water film ice frost or snow 8 Before waterproofing a monolithic slab footing foundation where the floor slab and footing area are a single slab contact your TBS Technical Representative The cold joint between the slab footing and the vertical wall must be prepared with a urethane based cold liquid applied waterproofing material applied and fully cured per manufacturers instructions to a minimum of 4 inches above and below the joint This cold joint must also have a protection drainage board over the cold joint and a minimum of four feet up the vertical foundation wall The top of the drain tile shall also be a minimum of four inches below the wall slab joint and the gravel over the tile shall extend 10 i
12. goal This includes but is not limited to site conditions the condition and quality of the foundation wall current and expected weather as well as backfill composition procedure and timing The applicator should proactively communicate with the builder and or other trades to surface and resolve any issues that would impede achieving the goal of a quality waterproofing application The following instructions detail the recommended practices for product application and if followed will be instrumental in the creation of a quality finished waterproofing membrane However an applicator may deviate from specific items contained in these instructions as long as he is able to achieve the goal of creating the quality finished waterproofing membrane by alternate but effective means If you suspect that there may be a quality issue with the product or that it may not conform to its published specifications do not apply the product Contact your TBS Territory Manager or Technical Representative for investigation or resolution of the suspected quality issue Storage Watchdog Waterproofing like all asphalt emulsions must be kept from freezing It is recommended that Watchdog be stored indoors off the floor at an ambient temperature above 50 F Opened drums should be tightly sealed before storage to avoid a skin developing on top of the liquid When shipping emulsion based products during the winter months there is a risk of the material freezing
13. lt your pump service manual for maintenance scheduling or replacing of vital parts piston packings ball check etc 1 Many different solvents can be used to flush the system but mineral spirits are recommended because it acts as a lubricant for the pump packings 2 Do not use water to flush the Watchdog Membrane This will shock the emulsion and cause it to break in the lines A soap solution consisting of cup Dawn dishwashing liquid per gallon of water may be used to remove uncured liquid material 3 Mineral spirits toluene and most other solvents are flammable and or hazardous Be sure to check with the suppliers of these solvents for the correct safety and handling procedures and follow the supplier s recommendations when using clean up solvents Transportation Watchdog is classified as a non hazardous emulsion and does not require placarding Foundation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting a foundation to determine if a leak is penetrating through the Watchdog Membrane is very important The standard troubleshooting procedure for below grade waterproofing is called a water test or flood test A water test isolates water from a garden hose directly into the waterproofing system introducing the water to only the below grade treated area of the foundation To water test a suspect area on any type of below grade foundation wall follow these basic steps 1 Locate the suspect area on the outside of the foundation This may r
14. nches above the wall slab joint 9 For parged block wall lintels all gaps in the mortar must be filled Watchdog Membrane should be applied to both sides of the lintel and beyond the lintel at least one block into the non living space 10 For pre cast walls the joints between the panels of high tensile strength concrete must be caulked and sealed in accordance to manufacturer instructions non silicone based caulks only Similar to tie holes these caulked joints should be pre sprayed with 10 to 15 mils of Watchdog Membrane prior to the standard 60 mils wet application 11 The foundation must be of such strength and design to ensure structural integrity Foundation walls must be properly cured according to local building code regulations If these are not available consult the National Concrete Masonry Association for specifications or the Concrete Foundation Association WATCHDOG Application 1 Watchdog Membrane can be applied to surfaces using standard application procedures down to 20 F For colder applications see the section on Cold and Inclement Weather Application below Material temperature at the spray tip should be between 110 F and 130 F 2 To ensure proper temperature at the spray gun insulate the lines and pump housing of the spray pump When spraying below 50 F ambient temperature it is highly recommended to have your equipment and material enclosed in a heated compartment 3 Spray Watchdog Membrane in a pressur
15. ng the joint and extending a minimum of four inches above and below the joint prior to the 60 mil application of WATCHDOG Membrane Although this cold joint transition area is not covered under the terms of the WATCHDOG Limited Warranty if this procedure is followed the area should not leak If the entire wall is parged with one continuous smooth coating covering both the block and poured sections without interruption apply the Watchdog Membrane following the normal procedure for parged walls Brick Ledges The horizontal brick ledge area of a foundation wall is not covered under the terms of the WATCHDOG Limited Warranty Brick ledge areas are not covered for the following reasons 1 Brick ledges are almost always left exposed to ultraviolet rays for longer than 15 days 2 The brick application process can puncture and or scrape the Watchdog Membrane 3 Water that penetrates into the brick or stone below the sill plate may have no drainage exits and may accumulate on the brick ledge Drainage Requirements In order to qualify for the 10 Year Limited Warranty a proper drainage system must be installed Watchdog requires a positive drainage system that is consistent with good construction practices and that meets local code requirements An exterior drainage system consisting of a 3 inch minimum diameter perforated drainage pipe with gravel covering the pipe and footing and extending at least one foot 12 up the face of the vertic
16. while in transport The risk is much higher on shipments of less than 40 drums because these shipments go as less than truckload and do not go directly from our warehouse to yours If you suspect that a product has frozen contact your TBS Technical Representative or Territory Manager If you inspect and determine that incoming material is frozen do not accept delivery from the freight carrier Safety Use the following safety instructions when handling Watchdog Waterproofing Also review the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS as well as the safety precautions provided by the spray equipment manufacturer 1 Avoid direct contact with the material Prolonged or repeated contact can cause skin irritation If prolonged contact is anticipated impervious gloves should be worn Ina confined space at temperatures greater than 212 F sufficient vapors can accumulate and flash if a source if ignition is present Watchdog Membrane will not support sustained combustion and will not burn under normal circumstances Mist from spray application in a confined area can possibly cause a headache nausea and irritation of the nose throat and lungs To prevent this a dust mask or cartridge respirator may be worn but is not required To protect the eyes from contact with high pressure spray wear chemical safety glasses with side shields If contact with eyes occurs flush with large amounts of cool water while holding eyelids open
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