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Waterproofing / Tanking

A range of products and systems applied to below-ground walls and floors to prevent water ingress. BS 8102 classifies waterproofing systems into three types: Type A (barrier/tanking with applied membranes), Type B (structural waterproof concrete), and Type C (cavity drain membrane systems that collect and manage water ingress). Most basement conversions use Type C cavity drain systems for their robustness and repairability.

Related terms

Basement ConversionDamp Proof Membrane (DPM)
Warm RoofWet Room

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