Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials, used on everything from residential basements and foundations to tunnels and water treatment plants.  Although hard and dense, it is a porous material which makes it highly susceptible to damage and deterioration from water and chemical penetration.  That’s why nearly all commercial and residential concrete projects specify some type of waterproofing system.  

There are different types of waterproofing; Cementitious Waterproofing, Liquid Waterproofing Membrane,  Bituminous Coating, Bituminous Membrane,  APP membranes & integral waterproofing . However coatings and membranes can be torn or damaged during backfill, could delaminate, decompose or deteriorate over time but integral waterproofing makes the concrete impervious to moisture.