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Wells have served people for thousands of years, built for various purposes. While their design has evolved over the centuries, they remain an essential tool in our daily lives. A well is an artificially created, drilled, or excavated opening that reaches the water table. Most commonly, wells are constructed from reinforced concrete rings stacked on top of one another. These rings are often joined using basic cement mortar, without considering waterproofing.<\/p>\n
Adverse temperature changes and, more importantly, the harmful effects of salts in the water can damage the connections between the rings. This can lead to:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that replacing damaged rings is significantly more expensive and labor-intensive than properly waterproofing the well during construction. Quality waterproofing can protect a well for many years, ensuring its durability and water purity.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=\"259910\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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To effectively seal pipe penetrations in a well, follow these steps:<\/p>\n
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To ensure a durable seal around pipe penetrations in a well, start by applying a sealing slurry such as Bostik C514 Terra 1K (K11 Schl\u00e4mme Grau)<\/strong><\/a>, KOESTER NB 1<\/strong><\/a>, KOESTER NB Elastik<\/strong><\/a>, or Schomburg Aquafin 2K\/MPplus<\/strong><\/a>\u2014all certified by PZH for safety. Apply the slurry around the pipe penetration, extending 10\u201315 cm onto the surrounding surface and at least 10 cm onto the pipe itself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before applying the slurry to a PVC pipe, clean the pipe thoroughly and apply a primer for non-absorbent surfaces, such as Bostik A936<\/strong><\/a>, to ensure proper adhesion. Then, apply the first layer of the chosen waterproofing slurry and embed a sealing tape, like Bostik Sanitary Band<\/strong><\/a>, at the joint between the substrate and the pipe. This process creates a secure and long-lasting waterproof seal, effectively protecting the well from leaks and structural damage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\"259911\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The joint should be chiseled into a dovetail shape. This method ensures that the sealing mortar is locked in place, preventing it from being pushed out of the joint, which could happen if the connection were merely widened.<\/p>\n For sealing, use Bostik Reno C788 Fill Turbo (Rapid 8)<\/strong><\/a>, KOESTER Wasserstop<\/strong><\/a>, or KB FIX 5<\/strong><\/a>. After sealing the chiseled joint, apply a waterproofing band over the sealed area. Use only sealing slurries certified by PZH to ensure durability and safety. This process ensures a long-lasting and effective seal for the joints.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Creating the Waterproofing Band: Clean the concrete rings thoroughly using a wire brush, ensuring a width of 15 cm above and 15 cm below the joint. Remove dust and debris, and dampen the surface before applying the first layer of the sealing slurry. Use Bostik\u00a0 C514\u00a0 Terra 1K (<\/b> K11 <\/b>Schl\u00e4mme Grau)<\/b><\/a>, KOESTER NB 1<\/b><\/a>, KOESTER <\/b>NB Elastik<\/b><\/a>, or\u00a0Schomburg Aquafin 2K\/MPplus<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n That's it! Remember, properly executed sealing will extend the lifespan of your well for many years. It\u2019s worth investing in high-quality materials and skilled workmanship to ensure long-lasting results.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=\"259912\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Waterproof a Well Wells have served people for thousands of years, built for various purposes. While their design has evolved over the centuries, [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":271870,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[852,857],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-277225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hydroizolacje-en","category-porady-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=277225"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277225\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/271870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=277225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=277225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sanier.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=277225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Sealing Before Applying the Slurry<\/h5>\n
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2. Sealing Joints Between Concrete Rings in a Well<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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