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Waterproofing / Site problem guide

Cementitious waterproofing cracks

Fine cracks appear soon after application.

A practical decision sequence

Diagnose the cause, then verify the repair.

Use the site evidence to agree a project-specific method with the responsible engineer, concrete producer, manufacturer or specialist applicator.

01 / Symptom

What is happening?

Fine cracks appear soon after application.

02 / Inspect and test

Evidence to collect

Check substrate movement, mixing water, coat thickness, cure and exposure to sun or wind.

03 / Likely mechanism

Why it can fail

Overthick coats, rapid drying or an inflexible system on moving substrate can crack.

04 / Technical response

Choose the system

Treat active movement separately and select a suitable flexible or rigid system for the location.

05 / Site execution

Control the application

Mix to stated proportions and cure each coat as specified; reinforce stress points if designed.

06 / Acceptance

Verify the result

Inspect continuity and carry out adhesion or water testing in the approved plan.

Avoid this shortcut

Do not bridge an active movement joint with a rigid cementitious slurry.

These guides are editorial starting points, not a project specification. Confirm the design, product data, substrate conditions and inspection plan for the actual site.
Technical references

References inform the topic; they do not endorse a specific product for this project.

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