The document provides an overview of basement waterproofing techniques designed to prevent water entry, explaining the benefits such as heat retention, lower energy bills, and increased property value. It outlines methods like barrier protection (tanking), structurally integral protection, and drainage membranes for effective flood prevention. Contact information for further inquiries is also provided.

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

3. Why Do Basement Flood?

4. Why Waterproof a Basement
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Retains Heat During The Winter Season
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Lower Energy Bills
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Creates Extra Storage Space
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In Addition to Futher Living Space
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Add Value to Your Property

5. How Can Flooding The
Prevented?
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Barrier Protection
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Structurally Integral Protection
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Cavity Drainage Membrance

6. 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.

7. Structurally Integral Protection
Protection 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.

8. 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

9. Find Us
Address
Powys Lodge
6 Court Road
Strensham
Worcestershire
WR8 9LP
Email
enquiries@countybasements.co.uk
Phone
01905 902 902
Website
www.countybasements.co.uk

10. Find Us
Address
Powys Lodge
6 Court Road
Strensham
Worcestershire
WR8 9LP
Email
enquiries@countybasements.co.uk
Phone
01905 902 902
Website
www.countybasements.co.uk