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Cavity Drain Systems are generally used in basement waterproofing or cellar waterproofing. These services provided by Sussex Damp Experts include cavity drainage membrane, tanking, and external systems. Our highly qualified surveying team can provide you with a wide selection of practical waterproofing ideas and solutions for both new construction and existing basements.
Rising damp is a prevalent type of moisture that affects building walls. Moisture from the ground rises through the walls as a result of capillary action. This means that groundwater is drawn up through microscopic channels in the bricks like a series of straws. This water contains salts, which move up the wall as well.
Penetrating Damp, often known as “rain penetration,” results from excessive water invading a home through an external wall. This can happen via walls, roofs, windows, or door surrounds at any property level and is frequently caused by roof tile flaws, broken pointing, blocked weep holes, or faulty seals.
When warm air collides with cold surfaces or has too much humidity in your home, condensation happens. This is especially prevalent throughout the winter when your central heating system kicks on during the chilly morning and evening hours.
A cavity drain system is a waterproofing system that consists of a cuspated membrane that is applied to the walls and floor and a channel at the wall/floor junction. Any water that gets through the membrane filters down to the slab and into the perimeter channel. The water is directed via the track to a sump pump beneath the slab.
Installing a cavity drain membrane, it’s a meticulous process that involves different skills and techniques. It should be done by professionals and specialised workers.
Generically it can be described in a list of processes:
Sussex Damp Experts provides a complete design and installation service for basement structural waterproofing following British Standard BS8102, defined as “the protection of structures against groundwater.”
We employ polyurethane plastic sheets with dimples formed into them for cavity drain membrane systems. These are mechanically attached to the walls to create a hollow between the substrate and the interior wall plaster finish, allowing any ingressing water to be collected and drained away from the property; if necessary, sump and pump systems can be installed in the floor structure.
To boost the UV value of the wall structure, insulation-backed plasterboard can be used over the cavity drain membrane system if necessary. The system was created by Sussex Damp Experts’ experienced surveyors and adheres to the industry’s specialists standard criteria. Sussex Damp Experts’ standard guarantees apply to these systems.
Whatever kind of waterproofing is used to retrofit a basement, it must be capable of withstanding groundwater pressure, and the product must have a British Board of Agreement (BBA) or similar independent technical certification.
The waterproofing design meets British Standard 8102:2009 ‘Code of Practice for Protection of Below Ground Structures Against Water from the Ground’ and is easy to maintain in the future.
Once the structure is ready for the Type C system to be installed, a cavity drain membrane system is installed, extending to the vaulted spaces and recess walkways.
We can also install sophisticated monitoring systems that detect high water levels within pump sump chambers and monitor pump station performance, running regular health checks on the pump stations in a non-invasive way to monitor and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures before they occur drainage system is supported.
Basement conversions are a fantastic method to gain much-needed space that can be used for various purposes, such as building an extra bedroom, a gym, or a children’s playroom — the choices are unlimited, and the days of the dark, damp cellar are long gone.
Converting wet basements and other below-ground spaces into dry rooms can be a cost-effective and enjoyable way to expand a home or make better use of existing space.
Sussex Damp Experts specialises in waterproofing methods for upgrading existing basement rooms, waterproofing new structures, and converting damp, disused spaces below ground into dry living rooms.
A variety of factors influence the cost of treatment, repair, and damp proofing, including the size of the house, its architecture, the damp, and the materials employed, to name a few.
Before presenting you with the most cost-effective quotation, one of our friendly staff members will examine the house and thoroughly understand the problem, as well as what are appropriate damp cures. Call our fully skilled staff at 01273 257 765 to organise a damp and timber survey.
Sussex Damp Experts maintains high standards and is fully insured for damp proofing treatments, expert re-plastering, wood preservation, and damp assessments.
Individuals, local governments, small businesses, and commercial building owners and managers receive highly customised, knowledgeable, and trustworthy damp proofing treatment and repair services. We value communication with our team.
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Max and his team have been at our property all week and I really can’t thank them enough for the fantastic job they’ve done on plastering both our walls and ceilings. They have literally transformed the appearance of our house! Not only has Ma…
From start to finish Max has been incredable. His knowledge lin damp proofing is second to none and his team where very clean and polite. The plastered finish was like glass so happy we choose Max Plastering for job.
Lovely bunch of lads left a very neat and clean job. Problem was solved.
Perfect Finnish and all left clean and tidy and no mess. Used Max previously and would not hesitate to ask him carry out more work.
Max, Harvey and Stuart arrived promptly as arranged. Done a great job on our outside rear wall. Work completed to a high standard, removal of all old material and cleaned up after themselves. I am so pleased with the standard of their work they ar…
They turned up on time and carried out the works in a very professional manor leaving the front of the house clean and tidy. Very impressed would definitely recommend.
I have to say that on every level Max (with Stuart and Harvey) did an extremely professional job! They explained what they were going to do, they were polite and courteous and respected that they were coming into our home. The plastering is of the…
I called max and he managed to come around the same day to do a survey. The next day I received an extremely detailed survey compared to any other damp proofer which made me feel very at ease that he was going to do the right job. Max and team tur…
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