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Waterproofing Course

Name: Waterproofing Course
Price: 8400 KES

This Waterproofing Course gives you the hands-on technical knowledge to assess, install, and inspect professional waterproofing systems on any structure. From foundations and below-grade walls to flat roofs and traffic decks, you'll master the materials, methods, and quality controls that prevent costly failures. Build the skills contractors and building owners trust.

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What you will learn:

You will learn how water intrudes into structures and how to stop it using the right system for every substrate and condition. The course covers site assessment, moisture testing, and surface preparation before moving into liquid-applied membranes, sheet membranes, and below-grade waterproofing assemblies. You will also study roofing and deck waterproofing, drainage design, and quality control testing. Safety, environmental compliance, estimating, and client communication are included so you can manage complete projects from bid to closeout. By the end, you will have the technical foundation to select, install, and verify waterproofing systems that perform for the long term.

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Course content

8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Foundations of Waterproofing

Lesson 1 • Waterproofing System Categories
Introduces negative-side, positive-side, and integral waterproofing approaches. Provides a classification framework referenced in every subsequent chapter.
Lesson 2 • Water Behaviour and Building Science
Covers hydrostatic pressure, capillary action, and vapour drive as moisture forces. Connects physical principles to real-world intrusion patterns professionals must address.
Lesson 3 • Common Causes of Water Intrusion
Identifies design flaws, material failures, and installation errors that allow moisture entry. Builds diagnostic thinking used throughout the course.
Lesson 4 • Regulatory and Standards Overview
Surveys performance standards, building codes, and warranty requirements governing waterproofing work. Establishes compliance awareness applied throughout the course.
Lesson 5 • Substrate Types and Compatibility
Examines concrete, masonry, wood, and metal substrates and their moisture vulnerabilities. Guides material selection decisions covered in later chapters.

Chapter 2See details

Site Assessment and Moisture Testing

Lesson 1 • Substrate Condition Evaluation
Assesses surface soundness, contamination, and existing coatings that affect adhesion. Connects substrate condition to preparation requirements in the next chapter.
Lesson 2 • Site Assessment Reporting
Structures findings into professional reports with photos, measurements, and recommendations. Provides the documentation baseline for project planning and client communication.
Lesson 3 • Moisture Measurement Tools
Covers pin-type meters, non-invasive scanners, and relative humidity probes for quantifying moisture. Accurate readings prevent premature application failures.
Lesson 4 • Visual Inspection Techniques
Teaches structured observation of staining, efflorescence, cracks, and drainage patterns. Forms the first step in every site assessment workflow.
Lesson 5 • Water Source Identification
Distinguishes groundwater, surface runoff, and condensation as distinct moisture sources requiring different solutions. Prevents misdiagnosis and incorrect system selection.

Chapter 3See details

Surface Preparation Methods

Lesson 1 • Cleaning and Contamination Removal
Covers pressure washing, chemical cleaning, and degreasing to remove oils, salts, and biological growth. Clean surfaces are the prerequisite for all subsequent preparation steps.
Lesson 2 • Mechanical Preparation Techniques
Teaches grinding, shot blasting, scarifying, and wire brushing to achieve required surface profiles. Mechanical methods produce the most reliable adhesion for membrane systems.
Lesson 3 • Preparation Quality Control
Establishes inspection checkpoints for cleanliness, profile, moisture content, and primer cure. Quality gates at this stage prevent costly failures after membrane installation.
Lesson 4 • Priming and Surface Conditioning
Explains primer selection, application rates, and drying requirements for different substrates. Primers promote adhesion and seal porous surfaces before membrane installation.
Lesson 5 • Crack and Joint Repair
Addresses routing, filling, and bridging cracks and construction joints before membrane application. Unrepaired defects are the leading cause of waterproofing system failure.

Chapter 4See details

Liquid-Applied Waterproofing Systems

Lesson 1 • Liquid Membrane Material Science
Compares chemistry, elongation, and permeability of polyurethane, acrylic, and bituminous systems. Material knowledge drives correct product selection for each application scenario.
Lesson 2 • Curing and Environmental Conditions
Explains temperature, humidity, and UV exposure effects on cure time and final membrane performance. Environmental control prevents adhesion loss and surface defects.
Lesson 3 • Application Tools and Equipment
Covers rollers, brushes, squeegees, and spray equipment used for liquid membrane application. Correct tool selection directly affects film uniformity and coverage rates.
Lesson 4 • Film Thickness and Coverage Control
Teaches wet-film gauge use, coverage calculation, and multi-coat scheduling to achieve specified dry-film thickness. Insufficient thickness is the most common liquid membrane defect.
Lesson 5 • Detail Work and Terminations
Addresses corners, penetrations, drains, and membrane terminations requiring reinforcement fabric or extra coats. Details account for the majority of liquid membrane failures.

Chapter 5See details

Sheet Membrane Waterproofing Systems

Lesson 1 • Self-Adhered Membrane Installation
Covers surface priming, release liner removal, and roller consolidation for self-adhered sheets. Proper technique eliminates air pockets and ensures full-surface bond.
Lesson 2 • Sheet Membrane Types and Selection
Compares modified bitumen, HDPE, TPO, and self-adhered rubberised asphalt membranes. Selection criteria include substrate type, exposure, and project performance requirements.
Lesson 3 • Torch-Applied Membrane Installation
Teaches torch flame adjustment, membrane heating, and lap welding for modified bitumen systems. Torch work requires precise heat control to avoid substrate damage or membrane burn-through.
Lesson 4 • Seam and Lap Quality Assurance
Establishes minimum lap widths, seam probing, and peel-test protocols for all sheet membrane types. Seam integrity is the most critical performance factor in sheet systems.
Lesson 5 • Flashings and Termination Details
Addresses wall flashings, cants, drains, and termination bars specific to sheet membrane systems. Correct detailing prevents edge-lift and water infiltration at transitions.

Chapter 6See details

Below-Grade and Foundation Waterproofing

Lesson 1 • Foundation Waterproofing Systems
Covers crystalline, sheet, and liquid systems rated for below-grade positive-side application. System selection depends on hydrostatic head, substrate condition, and access constraints.
Lesson 2 • Below-Grade Moisture Challenges
Examines hydrostatic pressure, soil moisture, and seasonal water table fluctuation unique to below-grade environments. These conditions demand more robust systems than above-grade applications.
Lesson 3 • Negative-Side Waterproofing Methods
Addresses hydraulic cement, crystalline slurry, and injection grouting applied from the interior. Negative-side methods are used when exterior access is unavailable.
Lesson 4 • Drainage Board and Protection Layer
Explains dimple mat, drainage composite, and rigid insulation as protection and drainage layers over membranes. These layers prevent membrane damage during backfill and manage groundwater.
Lesson 5 • Footing Drain and Sump Systems
Covers perforated pipe placement, gravel bed design, and sump pit integration for groundwater management. Drainage systems relieve hydrostatic pressure and extend membrane service life.

Chapter 7See details

Roofing and Deck Waterproofing

Lesson 1 • Roof and Deck Assembly Components
Identifies structural deck, vapour retarder, insulation, membrane, and protection layers in a complete assembly. Understanding the full stack prevents component incompatibility and thermal bridging.
Lesson 2 • Slope and Drainage Design
Covers minimum slope requirements, drain placement, and tapered insulation for positive drainage. Ponding water accelerates membrane degradation and must be eliminated by design.
Lesson 3 • Traffic-Bearing Deck Coatings
Addresses pedestrian and vehicular traffic coatings with wear layers, slip resistance, and crack-bridging capability. Traffic coatings must balance waterproofing performance with durability.
Lesson 4 • Roof Penetrations and Edge Details
Covers pipe boots, HVAC curbs, parapet walls, and edge metal integration specific to roof assemblies. Penetrations and edges are the highest-risk locations for roof membrane failure.
Lesson 5 • Hot-Applied and Cold-Applied Systems
Compares hot rubberised asphalt and cold-applied liquid systems for plaza and roof deck applications. Each system has distinct temperature, equipment, and safety requirements.

Chapter 8See details

Quality Control, Testing, and Project Closeout

Lesson 1 • Closeout Documentation and Handover
Compiles as-built drawings, test reports, material data sheets, and warranty submissions into a handover package. Complete documentation protects all parties and enables future maintenance.
Lesson 2 • In-Process Inspection Protocols
Establishes hold points, witness tests, and daily inspection logs during installation. Catching defects during installation is far less costly than post-installation remediation.
Lesson 3 • Electronic Leak Detection
Introduces low-voltage and high-voltage ELD methods for pinpointing membrane breaches without water. ELD is essential for membranes under pavers, ballast, or green roof assemblies.
Lesson 4 • Repair and Remediation Procedures
Addresses patch material selection, surface preparation, and repair verification for each membrane type. Correct repair technique restores full system performance and warranty coverage.
Lesson 5 • Flood and Hose Testing Methods
Covers ponding flood tests, hose stream tests, and test duration requirements for different membrane types. Water testing provides direct evidence of membrane continuity before cover installation.

Certification

Your valid completion certificate

This course is for you:

General contractors: wanting to add waterproofing as a billable in-house service.
Masonry workers: ready to expand their expertise into moisture protection systems.
Building inspectors: seeking deeper technical grounding in waterproofing failure patterns.
Career changers: entering the construction trades through a specialised, high-demand skill.
Property managers: determined to understand waterproofing repairs before approving contractor bids.
Civil engineering students: bridging classroom theory with practical waterproofing field knowledge.

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