Waterstop King

Waterstop has a singular purpose: To prevent the passage of fluids across and along concrete joints. This page is dedicated to all things waterstop, as used to seal joints in concrete construction. Feel free to post any comments or questions and I will answer promptly.

Thursday, December 28, 2017

The Importance of Water

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Life as we know it is unsustainable without water. Water is so essential for life that civilizations have risen and collapsed, due to their ...
Saturday, December 09, 2017

Hydrophobic Waterstop for Concrete Joints

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When most engineers or contractors think of a “waterstop” what they’re generally referring to is a 50-foot long section of a flexible, water...
Thursday, November 16, 2017

We've Got Waterstop Splicing Irons

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JPS Standard Irons are specifically designed for welding waterstops and other thermoplastic extruded profiles (expansion joints, seals, et...
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Proper Installation of Expansion Board Cap Waterstop Profiles

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Part No. JP158  — 1” screed key cap, as manufactured by  JP Specialties, Inc.  (designed for keyed joints)  Part No. JP1225  — 1” integ...
Thursday, October 05, 2017

Base Seal Waterstop

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Base seal waterstop is ideal for flat pavement jobs such as runways, large containment slabs, etc. Base seal waterstop is by far the easie...
Friday, September 29, 2017

How to Install Waterstop Utilizing Split Form

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

JP1225 for Metal Keyway Joints

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JP1225 waterstop installed on metal keyway
Monday, August 07, 2017

Stainless Steel Waterstop for High Heat Applications

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Earth Shield® Stainless Steel Waterstop can stop even the most corrosive fluids in their tracks, even at severely elevated temperatures. ...
Friday, June 02, 2017

Waterstop Physical Properties

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There are a number of physical properties you should consider when choosing the right material for your waterstop application. These incl...
Tuesday, May 09, 2017

How to Weld Plastic Waterstop

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An initial warm up time of approximately 15 minutes is required to heat up  splicing iron  to the required temperature. Preheat Iron up to ...
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David R. Poole
Temecula, California, United States
David R. Poole is president of JP Specialties, Inc. - a company dedicated to innovation and excellence within the concrete construction industry. David serves as Secretary of American Concrete Institute (ACI) 350 Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures Subcommittee K (Hazardous Materials) and G (Tightness Testing), and also serves as an Associate Member on Subcommittee A (General and Concrete). A member of the San Diego Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and a frequent public speaker, David’s accredited engineering seminars are requested nationwide by major engineering firms including Montgomery Watson Harza, CH2M Hill, Carollo Engineers, Jacobs Engineers, Camp Dresser McKee, Fluor Corp., Kellogg Brown & Root, and many others. David has also taught waterstop theory, technology, and installation to project owners, concrete accessories distributors, and contractors in the field. David has consulted on and written national CSI-format 3-part specifications for a variety of engineering firms and governmental agencies including the July 1995 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Master Specification (CEGS 03250).
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