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1. Barrier Systems
Barrier systems are, as their name implies,
effective and complete barriers to water
infiltration. They completely repel water under
all expected conditions, including gravity and
hydrostatic pressure.
Such barriers include all types of impermeable
materials above and below grade such as:
membranes, glass, or metal that will completely
repel the water.
Barriers are the most important element to
consider in the design phase of a waterproofing
project.