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Structural & Damp Repairs

Cavity Drain Membrane

A dimple-studded HDPE sheet fixed to basement or below-ground walls to manage water ingress rather than attempting to stop it entirely. Water seeping through the wall runs behind the membrane and is directed to a sump pump that removes it. Cavity drain systems (also known as Type C waterproofing) are popular for basement conversions because they are less sensitive to structural movement than tanking systems.

Related terms

Rising DampCondensation TreatmentDamp Treatment
Burst PipeCavity Wall

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