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REPAIRS OF LEAKS
In the windows of electrical conduit plenum passages and conduit and duct passages.
1. Seals with Durock caps, adapted or drilled, and sealed perimetrically with polyurethane elastomeric
seals for mobile joints, or epoxy cartridge; pipe joints will be sealed between them, and perimetrically
to the pipe.
2.The seals shall be sealed on the external and internal section of the wall and filled with a polystyrene
3.After the external and internal seals, waterproofing or airtightness tests shall be carried out,
6.Watertightness testing shall be a scheduled process after seals have dried and joints are fully
watertight. These tests are based on ASTM D5957, "Tandard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal and
PRODUCTS TO USE
In the process of sealing the lower water inlet in mechanical curtains, the following actions shall be
carried out:
1. A semi-elastic flange of neoprene or flexible rubber shall be placed on the lower section of the curtain
in contact with the building slab. This will mitigate the entry of water by venting to the interior.
2. A second element such as a semi-elastic plastic barrier shall be installed and bolted to the slab on
3. Lateral elastic curtain barriers are available and must be installed in addition to the curtain flange.
4. In exterior doors, adjust the lower closing flange and place an external flexible flange to prevent the
TPO repair processes are subject to procedures based on the product and its installation, as well as
Cracks in the roof must be located as a matter of urgency using a visual inspection method, which is
optional.
1.This method consists of a colour test, using a water-based liquid, dyed with a non-toxic dye
containing a striking blue or green colour, to identify the source of each leak. This will be poured
2. A thorough 100% quadrant inspection is being carried out on each complete axle quadrant
Circular and square patches of each suspected leaking area will be replaced.
3. Based on the Deck Protection procedure and the technical report of actions learned
generated last year, sectors of the deck shall be permanently confined, prohibiting free
passage through all areas by site personnel. Confined corridors should be made only for the
passage of personnel only related to deck activities and to specific work areas on deck.
4. Reinforce the personnel assigned to the project to be able to immediately and urgently
attack all leaks and have adequate personnel to inspect the entire roof.
CUBIMSA will inspect the roof 100%, especially in the joints and welds between patches and
joints between sections, identifying possible leaks and placing auxiliary patches where leaks
may occur:
1. The deck shall be divided into sectors for inspection and location of TPO faults and
2. Once the failure has been identified, CUBIMSA will repair it using the repair method in
3. The repair of each failure must be carried out, sealed and completed on the same day
Fig N° 1
Inspection of the roof by sector will help to be more assertive in locating leaks, which will be
assessed and repaired immediately after assessment. The existing seal will be opened to
replace old seals and replace patches to ensure the quality of the joint.
CUBIMSA will repair each leak using the TPO joint repair methods in the TPO Waterproofing
Technical Manual. Indicated for the product and which was submitted and approved.
Title: MOP / QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
We have identified 8 leaks that generate short drips from the roof, and are directly related to
failures in the TPO seals, in the secondary structure connections for the Shiller equipment and
for the chilled water system piping, which rest on the main structure.
The rest of the leaks are associated with TILT UP seals, leaks in pipe penetrations and duct
penetrations that are not properly sealed, also related to louvers, windows and door seals, and
are also considered to correct water ingress through the expansion area curtains.
Title: MOP / QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
These repairs will be carried out under strict supervision, tests will be carried out for
subsequent verification of the repairs of the leaks, these tests will be irrigation tests for walls,
windows and wall penetrations and flooding tests for TPO roofing.
The technical data sheets of the additional materials, which will be used for the construction of
In addition to this document, the technical manual for TPO waterproofing will be attached, in
Any additional information required may be requested and will be provided on request.