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title: "Concrete vs Hydrocarbons: Getting Both the Specification and Waterproofing Membrane Placement Right"
description: "We have been asked several times recently: Where should the membrane go, and is the concrete beneath it adequately protected? All will be revealed..."
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# Concrete vs Hydrocarbons: Getting Both the Specification and Waterproofing Membrane Placement Right

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 Michaela Rowland |  June 18, 2025

When designing substructures on contaminated ground—particularly sites with elevated **hydrocarbon levels** such as petrol, diesel, or solvents—there’s a critical decision to be made that often gets overlooked:  
**Where should the membrane go—and is the concrete beneath it adequately protected?**

At Premcrete, our default recommendation is to specify a [pre-applied membrane ](https://premcrete.com/waterproofing-membranes/)**or hydrocarbon-resistant DPM beneath the slab**, ensuring aggressive contaminants stay away from the concrete. However, many clients prefer to place the membrane **above the slab** for sequencing or practicality reasons.

That choice brings real risk:  
If the membrane is above, **the concrete beneath is directly exposed to hydrocarbons**—and unless it’s correctly specified, **long-term degradation will follow**.

![Waterproofing Membrane Application](https://insights.premcrete.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pic5.jpg?width=612&height=612&name=pic5.jpg)

## When Are Hydrocarbons Considered Aggressive? 

Hydrocarbons only become problematic at certain concentrations in soil or groundwater. Common **TPH (Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons)** thresholds are:

- ~1,000 mg/kg for **weathered petrol**
- ~2,000 mg/kg for **diesel or light oils**
- ~2,000–4,000 mg/kg for **heavy/mineral oils**

At or above these levels, expect:

- Free-phase hydrocarbon presence
- VOC vapours
- Direct chemical attack on concrete

That's why you must review your SI report and consult the geotechnical/environmental engineer, confirming whether hydrocarbons or VOCs exceed these thresholds is the first line of defence. 

## Concrete Alone Isn't Enough 

If the waterproofing membrane is placed above the slab, the slab itself must be chemically resistant. 

**Recommended Concrete Specification**

Your concrete must meet:

- **Strength class**: C40/50
- **Chemical resistance**: DC-4 (D40) per **BS 8500‑1 Table A.1**
- **Max w/c ratio**: 0.45
- **Minimum cement content**: 400 kg/m³

**Key point:** Strength (C40) ≠ Chemical resistance (D40). You need *both*.

## Premcrete Systems for Full Protection 

To protect concrete from hydrocarbons, VOCs, gas, and water, we recommend an integrated system:

[**Combiseal Plus™ – *Self‑healing, pre‑applied waterproofing***](https://premcrete.com/products/combi-seal-plus/)

- HDPE membrane with non‑woven geotextile
- Combines **self-healing** and **fully bonded** protection
- Ideal for **basements**, **lift pits**, and **below-ground applications**

[**Hydroprufe 6000™**](https://premcrete.com/products/hydroprufe-6000/)

- High-density polyethylene DPM
- Resistant to **gases**, **VOCs**, and **hydrocarbons**

[**Hydroprufe LG™**](https://premcrete.com/products/hydroprufe-lg-5ltr/)

- Two-part **liquid epoxy gas membrane**
- Perfect for **complex details, upstands, pile heads, pile caps**, and avoids the need to wrap pile caps

[**Twinseal GR™**](https://premcrete.com/products/twinseal-compound-gr/)

- Two-component sealing compound
- Provides flexible, durable protection at **joints, penetrations, and interfaces**

[Hydroplug™ –](https://premcrete.com/products/hydroplug/) ***Tri-component penetration sealing system***

- Polyester fibre-reinforced foam + hybrid putty + waterproof mortar
- Non‑flammable, solvent‑free, seals water, gas, VOCs and hydrocarbons

![Hydroprufe](https://insights.premcrete.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hydroprufe.jpg?width=430&height=645&name=Hydroprufe.jpg)

## Spec & System Checklist 

1. Check **SI report** and confirm TPH/VOC levels with engineers.
2. If the membrane is **above the slab**, specify **C40/50 + D40** concrete.
3. Install **Combiseal Plus™** or **Hydroprufe**** 6000****™** beneath the slab for belt-and-braces protection.
4. Use **Hydroprufe**** LG****™** on upstands, pile heads, pile caps and complex detail areas—no wrapping required.
5. Seal interfaces with **Twinseal**** GR****™** and service penetrations with **Hydroplug™**.

## Final Take 

Hydrocarbons aren't just a [membrane](https://premcrete.com/waterproofing-membranes/) concern—they can degrade concrete if not properly specified and protected. Protecting the slab **from below** using products like **Combiseal Plus** offers the best assurance. If site constraints force the membrane **above**, upgrading the concrete to **D40** and integrating the right product stack from Premcrete is essential.

Let our technical team help you design a fully compliant, hydrocarbon-resilient substructure. We can deliver full spec packs, NBS clauses and submittal documents on request: [technical@premcrete.com](mailto:technical@premcrete.com) 

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