Waterproofing embankment dams take place during construction. The waterproofing solution is designed to last all throughout the life span of the dam. To make this possible, the barrier system utilize the strongest materials, aggregates, and waterproofing deck coating products capable of resisting damage and, in the event of damage, can be easily repaired.

Water may be essential to life, but it is also one element in this planet which will bring about frequent and huge-scale damage to natural or man-made structures.

Scientific laws prevail, making water in its various forms a very effective agent of corrosion, erosion, and physical damage.

To prevent moisture from penetrating the building and causing damages, it needs to be waterproofed. Waterproofing contractors often install a combination of moisture, air, vapor, and heat barriers to form a water-tight and air-tight waterproofing system. Waterproofing the building is one of the requirements for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC). Other states and local jurisdictions also require adequate waterproofing systems to be installed to comply with their area's respective building codes.

Moisture from air leakage increases the work load of HVAC systems in the building. If moisture penetrates the building and is not vented out one way or another, these mechanical systems work harder to maintain comfortable room temperatures. The added load requires these machines to use up more energy in the process.

Waterproofing contractors often find that air-borne moisture is more difficult to remove from the building than liquid-form moisture. In the form of vapor, it can enter the building through diffusion and stay there. And when air-borne moisture seepage cannot be expelled from the premises, it can lead to the growth of mold organisms. When molds appear, the indoor air quality is compromised.

Facilities are constantly exposed to moisture in all its various forms. Here are two of the most common sources of moisture in buildings and facilities:

1. Climate-borne water such as those brought by rain or snow. After a heavy downfall, moisture can seep through weak or open areas in roofs, walls, or floors.

2. Air. Air-borne moisture comes from tiny and invisible water vapor. It is spread by diffusion into areas in the building.

Time and again, it has been observed by facility managers that the best solution to problems related to water infiltration in the property is the hiring of waterproofing contractors to take care of the problem. Waterproofing contractors are skilled professionals who have the knowledge and skills to come up with the most effective solution and prevention program against building deteriorations caused by water damages.

When water seepage is evident in any area in the facility, waterproofing contractors know that water damage is probably already in progress. The sooner that waterproofing contractors locate the source of water infiltration, the faster they can assess the extent of the damage. And even more important, the quicker they can arrive at the most accurate solution to the problem.

For building properties plagued by moisture or dampness penetration, waterproofing contractors tasked to assess and provide solution to the problem know that prevention is most often better than the cure.

Waterproofing contractors often encounter remediation projects where the water damage could have been prevented by advanced waterproofing precautions. Furthermore, the cost and severity of the water damage could have been lesser if only timely intervention have been done before the damage worsened in the facility.