Residential

Marina Residences — Podium Deck Waterproofing

Full replacement of a failed podium deck waterproofing system above occupied basement parking across two residential towers.

Client requirement

What the client needed

The client required a permanent solution to recurring basement leaks without relocating residents or closing the parking levels.

Full replacement of a failed podium deck waterproofing system above occupied basement parking across two residential towers. Our team surveyed the existing build-up, recorded the failure points and agreed a phased programme with the consultant so the residential asset stayed fully operational throughout the works.

Location

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Scope

Podium waterproofing & landscape deck

Marina Residences — Podium Deck Waterproofing

Execution

How the works were sequenced

01

Mobilisation

Site set-up, HSE induction, access scaffolding and material staging completed within the first week.

02

Preparation

Removal of failed layers, mechanical preparation and substrate repair to the specified profile.

03

Installation

System applied in controlled sections with daily QA sign-off and thickness verification.

04

Testing

Flood and adhesion testing witnessed by the consultant prior to protection layers.

05

Handover

As-built drawings, warranty documentation and a maintenance schedule issued to the client.

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Site documentation

Before — Marina Residences — Podium Deck WaterproofingBefore

Condition recorded during the diagnostic survey.

After — Marina Residences — Podium Deck WaterproofingAfter

Completed system following testing and handover.

Outcome

Measured results after handover

Location

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Scope

Podium waterproofing & landscape deck

Area

6,400 m²

Duration

11 weeks

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