Frank Capasso & Sons Inc., of Northford, Connecticut, performed the installation as well as the restoration of the entire plaza. The original plaza construction, completed around 1982, consisted of a brick paver in a mortar setting bed and then a hot-applied waterproofing system on a structural deck.
The overall project included the demolition and removal of soil in the planters and brick paver system, as well as the installation of new walkways, the waterproofing and the pedestal pavers.
“When we removed everything, the plaza was pretty level, so we created slope with the concrete in the topping slab, pitching everything toward the drains, and then laid the waterproofing,” Project Manager Mike O’Neill said.
Before the waterproofing installation began, Kemper-certified workers from Capasso & Sons on the application process, which started with the Kempertec epoxy primer with sand to key adhesion to the slab.
“We had about 10 guys on the job at any one time and they worked in different crews. Some laid out the primer, and a few more followed up and laid down the membrane system. Another worked on cutting the reinforcing fleece for the penetrations, the curbs, transitions and other details,” O’Neill said.
The fabric reinforcement is rolled into the polyurethane resin and then another layer of liquid resin is applied on top with a nap roller. Once cured, the result is a continuous membrane that can stand up to ice and ponding water, and resists rot, roots and most chemicals, as well as ultraviolet light.
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