Typical Highway Bridge Deck Waterproofing

[qode_workflow animate=”yes” line_color=”#cccccc”][qode_workflow_item image_alignment=”left” title=”Surface Preparation” text=”Surface preparation methods are performed in accordance with SSPC-SP10/NACE No. 6 standards. Shot blasting, abrasive blasting, or surface milling are standard preparation methods.” image=”16655″ circle_border_color=”#cccccc” circle_background_color=”#cccccc”][qode_workflow_item image_float=”yes” image_alignment=”right” title=”Primer Application” text=”Bridge Preservation™ primer is applied to the prepared deck. The primer is water thin and can be applied by pump or hand-mixed and spread by squeegee.” image=”16657″ circle_border_color=”#cccccc” circle_background_color=”#cccccc”][qode_workflow_item image_alignment=”left” title=”Base Membrane” text=”Bridge Preservation™ Bridge Deck Membrane is applied through specialized spray equipment, and is typically applied to a thickness of 80 mils.” image=”16659″ circle_border_color=”#cccccc” circle_background_color=”#cccccc”][qode_workflow_item image_float=”yes” image_alignment=”right” title=”Aggregate Top Coat” text=”To maximize adhesion between the waterproofing membrane and asphalt overlay, BD Top Coat™ is applied with an aggregate broadcast. The Aggregate Top Coat can also accept vehicular traffic for short periods of time.” image=”16661″ circle_border_color=”#cccccc” circle_background_color=”#cccccc”][qode_workflow_item image_alignment=”left” title=”Sweeping Aggregate” text=”Aggregate is broadcast into the wet membrane until refusal. After initial set of the membrane, excess aggregate is swept and removed from the bridge deck surface.” image=”16666″ circle_border_color=”#cccccc” circle_background_color=”#cccccc”][qode_workflow_item image_float=”yes” image_alignment=”right” title=”Tack Coat” text=”Application of a tack coat is used to ensure maximum adhesion between the waterproofing membrane and asphalt wearing course.” image=”16668″ circle_border_color=”#cccccc” circle_background_color=”#cccccc”][qode_workflow_item image_alignment=”left” title=”Asphalt Placement” text=”A minimum one (1) hour cure time of the membrane is required before installation of the asphalt wearing course.” image=”16670″ circle_border_color=”#cccccc” circle_background_color=”#cccccc”][/qode_workflow]