Waterproofing of Drinking Water Reservoir, Burnaby Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
| Project: | Waterproofing of DrinkingWater Reservoir, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
| Consultant: | Metro Vancouver |
| Designer: | Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, BC |
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| Contractor: | Metro Testing Laboratories Inc. |
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| Products: | Gem-Plast TC, Cem-Kote Flex ST |
| Objective: | Repair deep deterioration of the existing concrete surface and waterproof the water reservoir to provide long-term use. The tank was built in 1972, and Figures #1 and #2 show the original construction. The concrete surface has deteriorated to a depth 9-9 mm (1/4”-3/8”), as shown in Figure #3.
The surface was cleaned using high pressure water 34.5 MPa (5,000 psi) and Gem-Plast TC was used to repair delaminations and level the surface. Repaired surface was again pressure washed, and two coats of Cem-Kote Flex ST were spray applied and brush finished. The interior of the reservoir after repairs is shown in Figures #4, #5 and #6. |
