Concrete Foundation with Double Drain
What Is a Concrete Foundation?
A concrete foundation is the most common type of foundation for residential and commercial applications. A concrete foundation are used for everything from single-family homes to large-scale commercial projects.
Every concrete foundation project is different, and the exact waterproofing and drainage details will depend on the engineer’s design specifications.
Where Are Concrete Foundations Commonly Used?
Concrete foundations are used in nearly every type of construction project, including:
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Residential Homes – Basements, townhomes, crawl spaces, and slab-on-grade foundations.
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Commercial Buildings – Offices, schools, warehouses, and healthcare facilities.
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Infrastructure Projects – Utility vaults, retaining walls, and service tunnels.
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Industrial Developments – Large facilities where durability and load-bearing capacity are essential.
Concrete is porous and since these structures are often below grade and backfilled with soil, a waterproofing and drainage systems are required.
Residential Waterproofing for Concrete Foundations
Residential basements and crawl space foundations face the same risks as commercial projects — continuous soil contact and groundwater pressure. Because concrete is porous, water can migrate through the wall over time, leading to moisture problems, mold, and structural damage.
Once a home’s foundation is backfilled, the outside face can’t be reached, so protection must be built in from the start. A proper waterproofing and drainage system is needed to:
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Stop water infiltration before it reaches interior living spaces.
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Relieve hydrostatic pressure to reduce stress on the foundation wall.
Commercial Waterproofing for Concrete Foundations
Concrete foundations must withstand continuous soil contact and hydrostatic pressure. Once backfill is placed, the exterior face is inaccessible, so a dual-function system is required to block water and channel it away.
This creates two key challenges:
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Preventing water infiltration through porous concrete.
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Relieving hydrostatic pressure before it damages the structure.
SUPERSEAL Waterproofing for Concrete Foundations
What makes SUPERSEAL Double Drain with Geo ideal for concrete foundation walls is its ability to provide drainage on both sides of the membrane in a single application.
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SUPERSEAL Double Drain with Geo
Installed with the geotextile side facing out, this dual-dimpled core creates drainage channels on both sides:-
On the wall side, the dimples form an air space that relieves hydrostatic head pressure.
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On the soil side, the geotextile layer filters out fine particles while allowing water to flow freely down to the perimeter drain.
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Molding on Top & Seams
Used to secure the system at the termination line and along joints, ensuring soil cannot clog or breach the drainage path.
The result is a dual-sided drainage and waterproofing system that protects foundations, even in the toughest site conditions.
Specifications & Instructions
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