(One Hundred Questions on Waterproofing) #83: In some cases, the waterproof coating is only applied by brushing with seven-millimeter quartz powder or by buying some waterproof agent at a hardware store; there is no leakage phenomenon. On the other hand, some construction sites use expensive imported materials from Europe and the United States, but they often leak, and repeated repairs are ineffective. Why is that?

Answer:

The key lies in the structure of the tank; in question 83, 90 percent of the water leakage is due to four major defects in the structure; if these defects are properly addressed, even applying a 1:2 waterproof paint without prior preparation would not be likely to cause leakage. Conversely, a poor foundation combined with unskilled labor will render even the best materials useless.

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