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, April 22, 2021

Earth Day 2021

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  All material copyright 2021
Saturday, April 17, 2021

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  J P Specialties, Inc.  is pleased to showcase the above photograph, which illustrates a successful waterstop repair with our custom "...
Friday, March 19, 2021

Ozone Resistant TPV Waterstops

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Modern water treatment facilities, particularly ozone contactor structures, have utilized Earth Shield® waterstop for over 20 years. Earth S...
Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Lead-free and NSF 372 Certified Waterstops

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Lead is a metal used in the plumbing and waterworks industry. Lead can dissolve into the water supply from drinking water system components ...
Saturday, February 27, 2021

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In business continuously since 1954, J P Specialties, Inc. has been manufacturing the Earth Shield® line of waterstops for over 20 years. W...
Sunday, February 14, 2021

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J P Specialties, Inc. strives to be a leader in environmental sustainability and believes that a successful future for our business and the...
Saturday, February 06, 2021

Earth Shield® Waterstop Installed on and Around Pilecaps.

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Earth Shield® Corner Seal Waterstop (part no. JP215) provides an effective watertight seal between the pilecaps, ground beams, floor slabs, ...
Friday, January 01, 2021

How to Weld Waterstop — PVC and TPV

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Video demonstrates the proper welding techniques for welding PVC and TPV waterstops. Full link here .
Sunday, December 27, 2020

Hydrophilic Waterstops

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  The term  hydrophilic  means “water-loving.” A good example is a sponge that absorbs water (or other polar fluid) and swells. At their mos...
Sunday, December 20, 2020

Contact David Poole for Waterstop Assistance

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 Need assistance with waterstop specification or installation? I'm here to help.
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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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