waterproofing
Making things impermeable
Waterproofing is the process of making something resistant to water penetration, or the material used to achieve this: The basement needs waterproofing, We applied waterproofing to the deck.
The term covers both the act and the substance—sealants, membranes, or coatings that prevent water damage.
Waterproof gap filler
- groutTile joint filler
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- masticAromatic resin or adhesive
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
gasket · weatherstripping · joint filler · primer · adhesive · putty · impregnation · encapsulation
Flexible synthetic polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- bitumenViscous hydrocarbon mixture
latex · acrylic · rubber · neoprene · tar · asphalt · elastomeric · vinyl
Underlying support structure
- basementSubterranean building level
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
- concreteSolid building mixture
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
screed · tanking · drainage · French drain · sump pump · vapor barrier · underlayment · subfloor
Obstruction preventing passage
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- imperviousnessState of being impenetrable
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
safeguard · enclosure · containment · insulation · defense · prevention · durability · longevity
Portable fabric shelter
- raincoatWaterproof outer garment
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- awningMounted overhead shelter
- Gore-TexWaterproof breathable fabric membrane
galoshes · waders · poncho · rain fly · deck · patio · gutters · downspout
Moisture in atmosphere
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- dampnessMild presence of water
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- seepageSlow fluid escape
absorption · permeability · impermeable · saturation · capillary action · wicking · efflorescence · mold prevention
caulk
Waterproof gap filler
flashing · gasket · weatherstripping · joint filler · primer · adhesive · putty · impregnation · encapsulation · tape
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- membraneThin tissue sheet
bitumen · latex · acrylic · rubber · neoprene · tar · asphalt · elastomeric · vinyl · PVC
foundation
Underlying support structure
- basementSubterranean building level
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
- concreteSolid building mixture
mortar · screed · tanking · drainage · French drain · sump pump · vapor barrier · underlayment · subfloor · retaining wall
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- imperviousnessState of being impenetrable
preservation · safeguard · enclosure · containment · insulation · defense · prevention · durability · longevity · resilience
tent
Portable fabric shelter
Gore-Tex · galoshes · waders · poncho · rain fly · deck · patio · gutters · downspout · boat hull
humidity
Moisture in atmosphere
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- dampnessMild presence of water
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
seepage · absorption · permeability · impermeable · saturation · capillary action · wicking · efflorescence · mold prevention · mildew
jacket
Sleeved upper-body covering
pants · fabric · textile · DWR · Scotchgard · breathable · nylon · canvas · oilskin · waxed cotton
phone case
Protective mobile accessory
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- cameraImage capturing device
shower · bathroom · pool · fountain · planter · window · roof · deck · masonry · leather
- roof repairleak repair, roof inspection, patching, crack repair, sealing
- shoe careshoe polish, shoe cleaner, shoe trees, shoe shine, polish
- building repaircrack repair, foundation repair, repointing, tuckpointing, concrete repair
- building specsblueprints, blueprint, floor plans, floor plan, elevations
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- constructionconstruction site, building site, hammer, building, beam
waterproofingwetting
Adding moisture to
saturation · soaking · permeation · porosity · leaking
waterproofingexposing
Making something known
stripping · weathering · deterioration · degradation · vulnerability
waterproofingwetting
Adding moisture to
saturating · soaking · perforating · water absorption · leaking