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What does basement waterproofing cost? Probably the question we're most often asked. Let's try and shed some light on the matter.

We find that ‘water table’ is often mentioned where issues of water penetration affect basements & cellars, however the theory in many cases may not be well understood. The intention of this article therefore, is to comment upon the basic theory and background to water table and some of the implications that this has on basement and waterproofing design.

The basics of why your cellar/basement may be flooding, and thoughts on what questions to ask, and what steps to take, in what order.

Article concerning issues with podium deck buried roof waterproofing systems and why they suffer issue, including example of failures

Managing risk is crucial in structural waterproofing. No client or consultant wants to deal with problems, even with advancements in materials, design, and installation. Choosing the right approach can be confusing due to varying advice in the market.

Traditional Plaster Finish for Barn Conversion Limelite Renovating Plaster was recently chosen as the interior finish for two Cotswold barn conversions at North End Farm in Sopworth, Wiltshire.

Basement structures can be formed using varied methods and materials, each with implication upon resistance (or otherwise) to groundwater penetration, which in turn has an implication on the waterproofing design, with this also being influenced by proposed usage and site conditions.

Why do older properties often have suspended timber floors with sub-floor voids beneath? To understand this it is perhaps worth asking why all properties don’t just have solid concrete floors?

Waterproofing systems are not 'one size fits all'. Is cavity drainage right for you? We look at some of the problems, and the solutions, associated with cavity drainage waterproofing systems.