The Below Grade Waterproofing system & Above Grade Waterproofing system have both defined & unique problem statement, which are different from each other.
The common brief about both systems are already shared in the previous posts. To summarise the same the tabular difference has been derived for the audience:
| Below Grade / Below Ground Systems | Above Grade /Above Ground Systems | |
| Resistance | Hydrostatic Pressure | Ultraviolet |
| Movement Capability | Structural | Thermal and Structural |
| System Accessibility post installation | Mostly In-Accessible | Accessible |
| Breathability | Barrier System | Breathable |
| Application | Positive (from Inside) & Negative (from Outside) Application | Negative (from Outside) Application Mostly |
| Wear & Tear | No wear & tear apart from ground movement | Traffic & Weathering |
| Aesthetic | Hidden System | Aesthetically Pleasant |
| System Remark | Needs drainage & enhancement | Freeze-Thaw Cycle Resistance |
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