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Waterproofing Is Essential to Protect Reinforcement Bars from Damage!
Safety, the most critical aspect for all structures, is associated with various factors, from project planning and calculations to material selection and application. With 92% of our country’s land located in earthquake-prone zones and 66% of it at high-risk levels, the importance of sound waterproofing, especially in building foundations, is evident as a necessary measure to ensure both life and property safety. In fact, most buildings that collapse in earthquakes suffer from corrosion damage.
Water accumulated on the ground from rainfall and groundwater can create cracks in the concrete, allowing contact with other structural components. As a result, corrosion occurs, causing reinforcement bars and other metal elements to rust, which leads to the building losing its structural integrity over time. Research indicates that a structure exposed to water loses 50% of its load-bearing capacity after five years, 90% after fifteen years, and its entirety after 24 years. Structural calculations and implementations that will keep a building standing should be conducted with a lifespan of at least 100 years in mind.
Using appropriate membrane products for waterproofing, an essential component of construction projects, helps to keep water away from the structure, thereby increasing durability and extending the structure’s life, creating safer living spaces.
To prevent water penetration and corrosion, it is crucial to use quality waterproofing products and correct application methods. This not only extends the life of buildings but also prevents property owners from facing serious financial issues. In short, improperly executed waterproofing can lead to severe problems like corrosion and compromise the integrity of the building structure. For this reason, careful attention to waterproofing is essential.
Water, as crucial as it is for human health, is equally significant for building safety as a substance that must be kept away. Earthquakes do not destroy buildings—incorrect calculations and applications do. Especially for buildings constructed in high-risk areas, ground surveys and structural calculations must be meticulously checked for regulatory compliance. While the damage water inflicts on our buildings may not always be visible to the eye, once it makes contact with the structure, damage to load-bearing reinforcement is inevitable.
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