Elevator Pit Waterproofing

WALKER CONTRACTING GROUP

Elevator Pit Waterproofing

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Walker Contracting Group has waterproofed elevator pits for office buildings and condominiums all over Florida. The high water table in Florida makes this a serious and repetitive issues. A full waterproofing of an elevator pit helps to prevent water seepage and flooding The photos below help to outline the process for waterproofing.

WCG works with elevator companies during the repair, replacement, or installation of elevator hydraulic casings. This elevator pit had major water intrusion and necessitated the use of wooden wedges as a temporary seal prior to the injection of the urethane for a water seal.

Once the water intrusion is stopped the pit will be pumped out and degreased.

A block out will be poured in the pit floor after the injection tubes are placed. For the most effective waterproofing, the urethane injection is done on a grid pattern throughout the floor.

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The clean elevator pit will have a cant joint installed at the floor to wall juncture to eliminate seepage. The final step is to apply a waterproof coating on the interior walls.