Basement Waterproofing

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Basement Waterproofing Information Gui Basement Waterproofing refers to techniques used to prevent water from entering the basement of a house or other building.

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Basement Waterproofing

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Basement Waterproofing refers to techniques used to prevent water from entering the basement of a house or other building.

Why Do Basement Flood?

Why Waterproof a Basement

Retains Heat During The Winter Season Lower Energy Bills Creates Extra Storage Space In Addition to Futher Living Space Add Value to Your Property

How Can Flooding The Prevented?

Barrier Protection

Structurally Integral Protection

Cavity Drainage Membrance

Barrier Protection (Tanking)

Barrier Protection is also called Tanking. It is a generic term for basement waterproofing.Using a barrier to keep water out of the property. It is sometimes

referred to as either, Positive side, or Negative side Waterproofing, depending on which side of the structure it is applied.

Structurally Integral ProtectionProtection against water ingress provided by the structure itself; i.e. water resistant concrete. In most cases concrete structures built in accordance with these code of

practise should be waterproof as concrete is 2.2 times denser than water.

Drainage Membrance

This is protection against live water ingress into potentially usable spaces by incorporating an internal water management system incorporating water movement

pump stations. Waterproofing systems allow water to flow freely through a cavity between the exterior & interior walls of a basement

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