Semi-open parking deck - intermediate ceiling waterproofing with WPM® Crack Inducing Waterstops Image author: Siim Kingisepp In the Lahekalda district, AS Merko Ehitus Eesti is constructing apartment buildings. A semi-open car parking deck was built under the apartment buildings. The project's s... Oct 11, 2023
WPM® Crack Inducer ordering and installation The innovative WPM® Crack Inducer , also known as the crack-inducing profile, is designed to control watertight shrinkage cracks in underground reinforced concrete structures. The crack-inducing profi... Aug 3, 2023
Providing solutions to leaky elevator pits Elevator pits are the deepest parts of a building, and it is crucial to ensure their water tightness. Water tends to reach the elevator pit quickly, and since elevators are connected to electricity, i... Jul 14, 2023
The biggest mistakes in underground waterproofing solutions and how to avoid them. When designing a building, it is necessary to consider various factors contributing to a reliable structure. The same principles apply to underground structures as to above-ground buildings, but in ad... Jun 5, 2023
How to Ensure Watertight Metal-Sheet Waterstop Connections? Metal-sheet waterstops are used to waterproof construction joints before or during the concrete cast. Over the years, we have seen various ways of connecting the metal-sheet waterstops, but which conn... May 5, 2023
PVC Expansion Joint Tape Installation Mistakes Made in Below-Grade Concrete Structures These are the 6 biggest mistakes we see when planning and installing PVC expansion joint tapes to below-grade concrete structures. Structural mistakes: Not using a complete system, but a 1- or 2-tape ... Apr 3, 2023
The ecological footprint of waterproofing The ecological footprint of waterproofing based on material selection and labor costs Properties and installation methods of waterproofing materials Roll materials vs. white tank In Europe, many mater... Mar 13, 2023
How to choose the right below-grade waterproofing solution? Nowadays, in the case of newly developed apartment buildings, it is becoming more and more normal to build parking garages or storage and living spaces underneath them. Generally, the designer selects... Jan 11, 2023
How did we save 5 529 600 kg of waterproofing materials? 5 529 600 kg of waterproofing material is a lot! And that is only material production and use, but in addition to that, we have reduced also greenhouse gasses made by transportation to distribute thes... Nov 14, 2022
Primostar is helping to build a waterproof bomb shelter structure in Ukraine's kindergarten. Thanks to the Estonian Center for International Development Cooperation (ESTDEV), we can make a small contribution to rebuilding Ukraine. We are helping to restore a kindergarten in the Zõtomõr region... Sep 7, 2022
Primostar is sponsoring a figure skater – Nataly Langerbaur Primostar has supported Estonian athletes for many years, trying to be an example for other companies. We believe supporting young athletes is essential to help them fulfill their dreams and reach the... Jul 7, 2022
Indrek Uusalu – 20 years in Primostar Indrek Uusalu CEO of Primostar group Founder of WPMEstonia OÜ Founder of Traveter Ehitus OÜ In March 2002, the 2-year-old company Primostar OÜ was looking for sales talent for its team. At that time, ... Mar 15, 2022