Rubber waterstop is an important part of building waterproofing. If there is a problem with the installation of the water stop, the later maintenance will be very troublesome. Pay attention to the following five points when installing rubber water stop, and the water stop can be installed in one step.

Rubber water stop, joints should be kept clean and tidy.

1: The joint shapes should be matched.

In general, rubber waterstops are installed by cold splicing, and the joints of rubber waterstops need to be cut to match the size, so that there will be no gaps or no installation.

2. Keep the interface clean.

After cutting the joint shape, clean the joint and keep it dry to increase its sealing degree and ensure the water seal effect.

Real shot of rubber water stop

Step 3 eliminate bubbles

Rubber water stop should be kept clean and connected according to the design drawings. Glue them together with rubber first, and don't have bubbles like the mobile phone film, otherwise it will affect the effect after a long time.

4: Stay vertical

In the process of connection, the joints should be as vertical as possible, with fewer acute and obtuse angles, so as not to affect the difficulty of pouring concrete in the later stage.

Rubber sealing tape

5: Keep a distance from the steel bar

When installing the rubber water stop, keep a certain distance from the steel bar to leave a suitable space for the concrete. When pouring, shake off the bubbles mixed with it to avoid looseness.

The above are the main points when installing rubber water stop, and all builders should bring a notebook to remember it ~