Waterproofing Myths Busted | What Actually Causes Waterproofing Failures? - Part 1

Are grout lines really waterproof? Do liquid membranes outperform sheet membranes? Does flood testing guarantee quality? In this episode of Sealed For Good, Yandi breaks down some of the biggest myths in waterproofing and explains what really matters when it comes to long-term waterproofing performance, membrane durability, crack bridging, UV exposure, primers, negative-side waterproofing and more. Whether you're a waterproofer, tiler, builder or contractor, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you avoid costly mistakes and better understand compliant waterproofing systems. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Waterproofing Is A Myth 01:12 - Grout Is Waterproof 01:34 - Bitumen Waterproofing Is Outdated 02:22 - Membrane Thickness Equals Durability 04:30 - Negative Side Waterproofing Is Unreliable 05:48 - Primer Is Optional If The Substrate Is Clean 06:44 - Liquid Membranes Always Outperform Sheet 07:17 - All Membranes Can Bridge Cracks 08:06 - Tiles Protect The Waterproofing Membrane 08:51 - Flood Testing Proves Waterproofing Quality 09:32 - UV Exposure Is The Biggest Membrane Killer 10:55 - Crystalline Waterproofing Can Replace Membranes 11:34 - Concrete Is Naturally Waterproof 12:16 - Pinholes Are Inevitable In Liquid Waterproofing 12:55 - Waterproofing Issues Are Mostly Installation Errors ________________________________________________________________________ Gripset Product Range - https://gripset.com/products/ ________________________________________________________________________ Want to bring your point of difference in the waterproofing industry? Join our Gripset GAPP - Gripset Accredited Practitioner Program: To find out more information: Website: https://gripset.com/training/ Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Get in touch with the Gripset Tech Team: Free call: 1800 650 435 Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Get social! @gripset_industries Instagram: / gripset_industries Facebook: / gripsetindustries LinkedIn: / gripset-industries TikTok: / gripset_industries Music by: https://www.bensound.com License code: DJM8CJZSUDPGRNS9 #Waterproofing #Construction #Tiling #Builders #WaterproofMembrane #TradeTalk #ConstructionIndustry #BuildingAustralia #Gripset #SealedForGood