CIM waterproofing warranties details of terms

CIM Warranties: Explained

A waterproofing warranty is a legally binding agreement which a company guarantees that some or all its work will be free of defects for a specific length of time. Warranties are normally approved and signed by both the owner of the project (the asset owner) and a representative of the company manufacturing the product.



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This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the types of fluid-applied waterproofing warranties, their significance, and the manufacturer's expectations. Attendees will gain insight into the legal and practical aspects of these warranties, empowering them to make informed decisions in their projects.





Explaining CIM Materials-Only Warranties



CIM offers a Materials-Only warranty. These warranties state CIM will repair or replace waterproofing material in the event of system failure due to defects in the physical CIM material. Please note, defects or failures resulting from application errors or extraneous factors are not covered by CIM warranties.



To cover a project with a CIM warranty, a standard warranty registration form should be completed and submitted to a CIM representative. The terms of the warranty will be negotiated and may include explicit and required precautions during application.



Inspection of waterproofing material for warranties

Quality Assurances: Essential Application Guidelines

Warranties typically cover a five-year period, but the longest warranties span up to 20-25 years. Warranty duration primarily correlates to material thickness. Additional factors include:

  • Contracting a certified, Factory-Trained applicator (required in all warranties)
  • Demonstrating past application experience with CIM materials
  • Meeting a range of environmental criteria, including dew point and humidity
  • Ensuring the proper tools and supervision at the time of application
  • Passing inspection with an on-site CIM representative




Warranty Inspections and Application Tools
Preliminary inspections require applicators coat an area of specified size. This area is often contained within the boundaries of a job and is permitted to be used as a part of the final waterproofing system should the coat pass testing.
Wet Film Gauge micrometer for waterproofing materials
Coats are required to meet a minimum thickness. Wet film gauges are used to test thickness prior to curing. Ultimately, dry thickness must meet the warranty-specified depth.
Portable pull strength measure tool for adhesion testing waterproof coatings
Inspections judge adhesion to the substrate. Adhesion tests cut a standardized strip of material from the base layer and measure the force required to separate it from the substrate.

The warranty takes effect when material application complies with all conditions documented within the Quality Assurance section of the contract.

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