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Basement WaterproofingBasements are vulnerable to the ingress of moisture and contamination from the ground so generally a waterproofing system will be required.
Damp cellars can be the cause of underlying damp issues as well as rotting timbers.

Basement waterproofing / damp proofing a cellar can be an ideal way to create extra storage space as well as protecting your home.
Contact UsDamp proofing a cellar can be carried out in two ways. The first option is cement-based. This strategy involves waterproof cement membrane, being applied to the internal walls of the cellar or basement. The second option is a water management system which involves installing cavity drainage membrane which is channelled into drainage.
This can either be a gravity system or a pump system.
Damp2Dry can advise as to which technique is most suitable for your property.
There are 3 types of basement waterproofing, which one is most suitable to your property will depend on the extent of the water damage. British Standards: 8102:2022 provides guidance on the 3 types of waterproofing. You can also use a combination of more than one type if necessary.
These are the 3 types of basement waterproofing:
• Type A – Barrier Protection: This includes basement \ cellar tanking, where waterproof materials are placed on the interior and exterior walls as well as the floor. This creates a barrier between the structure and groundwater.
• Type B – Structural Integration Protection The structure itself protects against water ingress. The quality of the concrete structure acts as waterproofing. Also joints and services penetrations are made waterproof to stop water from passing through the structure.
• Type C – Water Management System – A water management system and drains are used to make sure that any water that does get in is transferred to a specific disposal point.
Damp2Dry can advise as to which technique is most suitable for your property
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Basements are often given a bad rap. Even the word 'basement' is often endowed with negative connotations. “bargain basement”, “the basement of English football” and so on. But a basement in a home can, given careful planning and the right makeover treatment, become a thing of wonder. Let's delve into some great ideas on how you can transform your basement, making it an integral part of your home for years to come.
The first thing you want to do is to pinpoint what function you want your basement to serve. Whether you want a listening room, a crafting space, a home cinema, storage space for fishing or ski equipment or an extra bedroom for guests, you need to make that decision so the ideas can begin to flow. Whatever you opt for, a viable space with a perceived function, not only unlocks your home's potential for you, it will likely boost the value and desirability of your home into the future.
Not many homes have space for a pool table or home cinema, but homes with a decent sized basement just may do! A leisure room is a great idea for a basement, because it can become a little haven to escape the world. Great lighting, comfortable seating and cleverly integrated technology will all need careful planning and some measuring will be imperative to check for space for a pool or table tennis table. With any luck you might even be able to create a multi-purpose leisure room with a combination of all of these ideas.
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