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D. C. Byers  Company/Grand Rapids, Inc.

Water intrusion contributes to more structural problems than any other natural element. Its presence is not limited to “old” structures. Water can find its way into buildings through cracks and joints, causing extensive damage. D.C. Byers Company is experienced in the design and installation of waterproofing systems for new and existing structures.

A variety of waterproofing methods are used to protect and seal foundations, exterior walls, plazas and decks in an effort to stop water from invading the structure. Our experience and expertise allows us to correctly assess the type of construction, the potential natural and man-made stresses that can affect the structure and provide the appropriate sealer or coating to eliminate the current and future problems.

In cases where there is occupied space  below a parking deck or pedestrian plaza, D.C. Byers Company/Grand Rapids is extremely well qualified to recommend and install many different types of waterproofing membranes to protect the spaces below, including sheet membranes, cold fluid applied membranes and hot applied monolithic membranes. In addition, we are well versed in the increasingly popular “Green Roof” installations. We have effectively installed the non-organic portions of these roof systems, usually up through the root barriers, insulation layers and filter systems.

Exterior structural slabs are particularly susceptible to erosion and deterioration from wear and weather. D.C. Byers Company/Grand Rapids has been an industry leader in the preparation and application of deck coating materials to the walking or driving surfaces on hundreds of parking structures and walking plazas.

In addition to the waterproofing methods mentioned above, D.C. Byers Company/Grand Rapids is also an expert at stopping leaks and water flows through cracks and joints in concrete structures like elevator pits, tunnels, concrete storage tanks and below grade foundation walls. By using a process that allows us to inject a water-activated expanding urethane resin into the cracks and joints at high pressure, we can effectively “seal” the leak from the inside.