Positive side waterproofing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004433",
  "term": "Positive side waterproofing",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The application of a waterproofing membrane or coating to the exterior surface of a structure, directly exposed to water or soil. This method prevents water from entering the structural element in the first place, protecting the concrete or masonry from saturation. It is commonly used for foundations, retaining walls, and plaza decks.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "positive Seite Abdichtung",
    "es": "impermeabilización de lado positivo",
    "fr": "étanchéité côté positif"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/positive-side-waterproofing/"
}