Basement waterproofing – turning a damp cellar in to extra living space
July 9, 2010When a client of Timberwise Manchester wanted to convert her damp unused basement into a home office area the local Timberwise team were on hand to provide an ideal waterproofing solution to keep the dampness away and create a totally dry basement area.
The Waterproofing System
The waterproofing system used in this instance incorporated a cavity drain membrane system that was applied to the walls and the floors, a perimeter drainage channel that channeled water from the basement to a sump pump unit. The sump pump unit is designed to pump the water away from the basement to a convenient drain off point. This system does not stop the flow of water coming into the basement but instead controls the flow of water.
The video below shows the various stages in the waterproofing of the basement – from start through to the final skim of plaster going on the walls.
Could you convert your basement?
Many Victorian houses, and older types of properties which have basements lend themselves to having basement or cellar conversions. Timberwise are experts in basement waterproofing and have experience in converting basements of all sizes into dry living space. If you have a basement that you are thinking of converting don’t hesitate to get in touch. Timberwise can carry out a basement survey to identify the best basement waterproofing system for your basement conversion. For more information on basements visit our basement waterproofing pages on this website.
