Talk:Waterproofing
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For a June 2005 deletion debate over this page see Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Waterproofing
[edit] Copyvio section removed
The basement waterproofing section removed was found at http://www.regionalwaterproofing.com/content.php?page=basement_waterproofing_nc ChemGardener 23:31, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Editing changes
Explaining a number of changes, mostly minor.
Generally, this article could use more information outside the situation in the current Western construction industry. The attempts to work in waterproofing boats, clothing and paper are well-intentioned, but somewhat confuse the text (as it stands) and need more in-depth treatment. Additional text should be added to explain the important situations when water-proofing or resistance does work one direction, but not the other (Gore Tex, etc.) A short section, at least, on waterproofing in history would also be useful (The dampness coming through stones of castle walls, the use of oils to seal clothing, etc.)
- Simplified opening paragraph, which previously was defining similar concepts, but in different and contradictory ways. ("unaffected by water" vs. "does not let water in" vs. "prevents water passage under pressure") ("wet" vs. "water" vs. "water vapor")
- Removes "/"s, which are both unclear and contrary to style. ("milk/juice cartons")
- Replaces a few unnecessarily explicit (but unsupported) statements, such as "waterproofing is most commonly used" and "never be so perfectly placed".
- Modifies a few statements implying that waterproofing only works one direction.
Alpha Ralpha Boulevard (talk) 12:42, 27 April 2008 (UTC)
