1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the preparation of concrete surfaces prior to the application of adhered (bonded) waterproofing.
1.2 This guide is directed primarily toward installations of new concrete, but is also applicable for existing concrete installations. (See also ACI 116 and ACI 546.)
1.3 This guide does not apply to loose laid systems, bentonite systems, lead, or the like.
1.4 This guide does not apply to applications involving insulating concrete.
1.5 This guide does not apply to applications involving lightweight structural concrete. NOTE 1—Once installed, it is difficult to visually identify the difference between normal weight and lightweight concrete. It is recommended that a review of contract documents, concrete batch or delivery tickets or similar effort be performed to identify the concrete type.
1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D5295/D5295M-18 Referenced Document
ASTM D1079 Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing*, 2020-05-01 Update
ASTM D4258 Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
ASTM D4262 Standard Test Method for pH of Chemically Cleaned or Etched Concrete Surfaces
ASTM D4263 Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method*, 2018-08-01 Update
ASTM F2659 Standard Guide for Preliminary Evaluation of Comparative Moisture Condition of Concrete, Gypsum Cement and Other Floor Slabs and Screeds Using a Non-Destructive Electronic Moisture Meter*, 2023-03-15 Update
ASTM D5295/D5295M-18 history
2018ASTM D5295/D5295M-18 Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems
2014ASTM D5295/D5295M-14 Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems
2006ASTM D5295-00(2006) Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems
2000ASTM D5295-00 Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems