WHAT IS REVERSE WATERPROOFING? SOLUTION FOR WALLS LEAKING FROM THE OUTSIDE

Post date : 26/06/2025

WHAT IS REVERSE WATERPROOFING? SOLUTION FOR WALLS LEAKING FROM THE OUTSIDE

1. What is Reverse Waterproofing?

Reverse waterproofing is a method of waterproofing from the opposite side of the water source causing the leak, that is, instead of waterproofing on the outside where water penetrates, we treat from the inside where water has seeped in.

This method is extremely effective in cases such as:

- Boundary walls cannot be constructed outside.

- The apartment toilet is leaking from the apartment upstairs.

- Basements, foundations, underground floors, places in direct contact with soil and groundwater.

- The cracks in the wall have been leaking for a long time.

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2. When Should We Use Reverse Osmosis Method?

Common situations

Why can't it be handled from the outside?

Shared wall adjacent to neighbor's house

Outer surface inaccessible

Basement

Bearing water pressure from the ground, it needs to be treated from the inside.

Toilet is leaking but the floor cannot be broken

Treat from the ceiling below with anti-reverse osmosis material

The roof above belongs to another household.

Roof construction is not allowed.

3. Anti-Reverse Osmosis Principle: "Welcoming Water From The Inside Out"

- Water from outside (positive pressure) has seeped into the structure.

- The anti-reverse osmosis material works by penetrating deep into the internal capillaries.

- When exposed to water, the material will swell or crystallize, sealing the pores.

- Prevents water from continuing to seep into the inside of the wall or floor.

4. Technical Procedure for Reverse Waterproofing Construction:

Step 1: Determine the exact seepage point:

Step 2: Clean and roughen the surface:

- Chisel away weak mortar.

- Clean, remove dust and grease

Step 3: Apply adhesive agent (Sika Latex mixed with slurry)

Step 4: Apply waterproofing materials

- Mix in correct ratio according to instructions

- Brush or inject anti-reverse osmosis product into the wall

Step 5: Maintenance and inspection

5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Reverse Osmosis

Advantage

Disadvantages

No external demolition required

Efficiency depends on construction technique

Suitable for townhouses and apartments

Not effective if water source is too strong and not properly treated

Materials are readily available and easy to construct

Need to understand the correct product usage process to ensure long lasting product

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You don't always have access to positive waterproofing.

In many situations, reverse waterproofing is the only feasible solution and if properly constructed and the right materials are selected, the effectiveness is just as high as positive waterproofing. Hung Thinh Waterproofing has had many projects that have successfully treated reverse waterproofing. If you have a problem with waterproofing, please contact us immediately for free consultation and the earliest quote.

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