Sika Aquaseal Waterproof Tanking Membrane, Blue, 5 Litre

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Waterproofing your cellar is a wise investment that can protect your home, increase its value, and even expand your living space. Seal off any gaps - Using waterproof tape, make sure to cover up any areas where water ingress may squeeze through such as the joins between membrane sheets, around fixing plugs, or where the membranes reach the floor or cavity drainage system.

Once the walls have been treated, it’s time to focus on the floor. Apply the tanking slurry to the floor in a similar manner to the walls, ensuring an even, consistent layer. Apply a second coat if necessary, allowing the first coat to dry before proceeding. Tanking creates a water-repellent barrier that prevents water and moisture from seeping into your walls. Above ground, we recommend a 3mm mesh membrane (the mesh provides an excellent key for dot and dab plasterboard or direct rendering) or 3mm clear membrane that is suitable for use behind stud work.b) Membrane Tanking such as Impey Waterguard and Impey AKW Formsafe. These are physical membranes that are laid onto of the floor before tiling. Whilst suitable for use with underfloor heating, maximum wattage limits such be observed were specified. Although particularly suited to floor applications Impey Waterguard can also be applied to walls as an additional precaution. However, there is a maximum weight limit. Damp-proof tanking is a way to protect your home from damping and other problems that it might cause. Highly recommend Chris for any moisture concerns around the home. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable, honest and..." Here follows a brief explanation on how to install linings – for a full run down on the process see our lining damp walls project. Ensure the slurry is applied up to and over the fillet joint to create a seamless, continuous barrier against water ingress. Don’t forget to cover any protrusions or service pipes as well. Tanking a Cellar Floor

As the surface of the wall will be a little damp at this point, now is a good time to fill any holes with mortar, sand (make sure that the sand is washed, ask at your local builders merchants) and cement. Mix in a 4:1 ratio to ensure the correct consistency. It is also a good idea to add a waterproofer or plasticiser product such as Renderproof to the cement mix as this will aid in the cement bonding with the sand and prevent moisture passing through The cavity drainagemembrane is fixed to the wall using plaster plugs. If the wall is below ground or contains moisture then we will use seals to ensure there can be no water ingress around the plug. Properties in areas with a high water table, at flooding risk or on lower ground with little natural drainage could be at higher risk. They therefore require a more robust barrier to deal with any water ingress. Walls above ground level do not experience hydrostatic pressure that leaves tanking slurry as a good option. Next generation wall tanking products from Permagard When choosing a waterproof membrane, it’s best to choose one that has an adhesive bond to the concrete, because this offers additional protection by enhancing the durability of the structure. In this instance, the waterproofing membrane is so bonded to the structure that the two become one entity, protecting the integrity of the structure itself and protecting the structure from water infiltration. Some membranes like PREPRUFE ® Plus waterproofing membrane offer protection from water, aggressive soils, radon, and other hazardous gases such as methane.You need to prepare the masonry surfaces thoroughly. In older homes, this can take a long time but preparation is key to a watertight system and well worth the effort. A Cavity Drain System comprises waterproof membranes, drainage and/or pumps working together to safely remove water entering the building. Once you’re sure that you’ve installed the membrane sheet correctly, you can decorate it as you wish. Start by adding a dot and dab plasterboard.

A tanking membrane is also called a damp-proof membrane. It’s a type of plastic sheet that serves as a waterproof barrier to prevent water from getting into walls and floors. Use a brush around the edges to cut in (a second pair of hands can be useful for this stage). Flat areas should be cross-rolled ensuring an even and smooth finish. If the membrane is being installed as part of a cavity wall drainage system then we will also install suitable drainage channels around the perimeter of the room to ensure that any water is filtered out of the property. Because the substrate behind the tanking surface will never dry out, it is very important that any re-decoration doesn’t act as a vapour barrier. Only vapour permeable materials such as trade emulsions and ordinary wallpapers should be used. Gloss paints, vinyl emulsions, together with vinyl and washable wallpapers should be avoided as these will ‘trap’ moisture behind the decorated surface causing future problems. Any re-decoration within 12 months after the completion of the works should only be regarded as temporary. Cellar Tanking Cost The traditional method of dealing with this was to batten the inner wall surface out and panel over the top of it. This would be ok for a while but due to the moisture presence, eventually the wooden paneling would itself become damp and then rot.

Will there be valuables (ex, library books, medical equipment, luxury cars, household items, etc.) kept in the below ground space?