Before even contemplating any basement or cellar conversion it is essential that any basement tanking or waterproofing is carried out. The only exception is establishing whether ground levels can be lowered. Furthermore the cost and work involved with this. With over 50 years of combined experience in damp proofing, we offer a range of basement tanking and structural waterproofing solutions. This is to areas below ground level throughout the North East and Tyne & Wear including Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Gateshead and Sunderland.
** When we inspect basements that have been treated previously in instances when work was carried out by builder and not guaranteed or when the previous contactor has gone out of business and the work needs to be repeated it is usually due to one of the four stages above marked ** being omitted from the treatment process.
Salt Neutraliser, an aqueous solution based on acetic acid with a surfactant, has been specifically developed to overcome the problem of salts in mineral building surfaces. In addition it is suitable for a wide range of substrates from new plasterwork to old stone. Salts contained in ground water are absorbed into the masonry. Subsequently, into the plaster coat. By omitting this from the treatment process it may save two days in time. However could result in salts appearing through new plasterwork and plaster having to be removed following the completion of works.
Another way to describe this is internal repointing. Water finds can often enter buildings through the smallest of gaps. It is essential that internal repointing is carried out using a sand and cement mix. Furthermore, using an SBR bonding agent the area is allowed to dry prior to applying tanking slurry. By omitting this from the treatment process it may save one day in time. However, this could result in work having to be repeated.
A cement-based, rapid curing non-shrink hydraulic setting powder. Used at points of stress i.e. floor/wall or wall/wall junction and applied normally by trowel. One of the potentially weakest points of any structural waterproofing application process is the floor/wall junction. In addition particular attention to this detail is required. By omitting this from the treatment process it may save one day in time. However, it could result in work having to be repeated.
The purpose of apply renovating plaster (usually dri coat) is to allow substrates to dry out. Similarly, to help reduce future condensation issues. Particularly in basements where ventilation could be an issue. Asides from time, the main reason why this is often omitted from the treatment process is material cost. Renovating plaster can range from £15.00 to £20.00 per 25kg bag.
At Tyne Tees Damp Proofing, we carry out extensive treatment which is why we have a 100% success rate for all basement tanking and structural waterproofing treatments with no guarantee claims to date. We offer the maximum industry standard 10 year guarantee on all basement and structural waterproofing treatments.
We are Damp Proofing Specialists covering all areas of the North East of England, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Durham and beyond. Areas we cover include (but are not limited to) are:
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