War against water

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Rodale's New Shelter; (United States)

OSTI ID:5774616

Fitz-Hugh, S

It is stressed that waterproofing should be the most important concern in an earth-sheltered home, starting with the design and continuing throughout the construction. Damage which may be caused by water leakage is discussed. Proper site selection is most important and the need for outside professionals and consultants is emphasized. The ideal waterproofing system is discussed and illustrated. Waterproofing agents are discussed in detail. They are: (1) sodium bentonite; (2) elastomers, such as isobutylene isoprene (butyl rubber), EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), and liquid elastomers (polyurethanes); and (3) rubberized asphalt. Availability, sheet sizes and application of these waterproofing agents are discussed. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 5774616
• Journal Information: Rodale's New Shelter; (United States), Journal Name: Rodale's New Shelter; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN RNSHD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
BENTONITE
BUILDINGS
CONSULTANTS
DAMAGE
EARTH-COVERED BUILDINGS
ELASTOMERS
HAZARDS
MATERIALS
MINERALS
POLYMERS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SEALING MATERIALS
SITE SELECTION
USES
WATERPROOFING