Tru-Guard Waterproofing of Pittsburgh is the city’s leading waterproofing contractor.
We specialize in new residential foundation waterproofing. Our safe and 100% effective waterproofing method can be used on foundations consisting of poured concrete, block, brick, stone, red clay tile, plus crawl spaces and slabs. Over two-thirds of our business each year comes to us through referrals or from previous customers. We are committed to providing the highest quality service to every one of our customers.
TUFF-N-DRI H8
NOW WITH 8-FEET OF HYDROSTATIC HEAD RESISTANCE!
TUFF-N-DRI® H8 waterproofing membrane
introduces a revolutionary new level of
protection against foundation wall leaks
and seepage.
But what makes a waterproofing membrane
most effective?
Hang Strength
Enables Consistent Cured Membrane Thickness of 40 Mils
TUFF-N-DRI H8 (left) and a
competing asphalt emulsion
waterproofing product (right)
were sprayed on the same
foundation wall to a thickness of
about 60 mils wet. After 10
minutes, TUFF-N-DRI H8
stayed in place, while the
competitor ran down the wall.
Crack Bridging
Waterproofing Must Resist Hydrostatic Pressure Even When
Spanning Cracks in the Foundation Wall
TUFF-N-DRI H8 (tube on left) and a competing waterproofing membrane
(tube on right) were applied to identical sets of concrete blocks, then separated by
1/16” to simulate a typical shrinkage crack. A 12” column of water was then
placed on the portion of membrane spanning the crack to create hydrostatic head.
The competitive product failed at 1 foot of hydrostatic head in less than 10 minutes,
while TUFF-N-DRI H8 remained leak-free, even with 8 feet of hydrostatic head.
Crack Bridging
Proper Membrane Thickness Delivers
Reliable Hydrostatic Head Resistance
At 40 mils, TUFF-N-DRI H8 delivers a
remarkable 8 feet of hydrostatic head resistance.
Competitors provide as little as 12” of
hydrostatic resistance, even at 40-mil cured
thickness. But with low hang strength,
competitors may easily run down the wall and
provide less than 40-mil thickness, leaving major
portions of the wall unprotected.
TUFF-N-DRI offers a reliable system to control moisture, including water under hydrostatic pressure:
TUFF-N-DRI H8 membrane is
spray-applied to a consistent cured
thickness of 40 mils for 8 feet of
hydrostatic head resistance.
WARM-N-DRI® Foundation Board or
TUFF-N-DRI Barrier Board protects
the membrane, assists drainage, and
insulates basement walls to reduce
interior condensation.
Shown with optional DrainStar®
Stripdrain, a cost-effective alternative
to drain tile and gravel.
Call us today at 412-364-7795
