Best Waterproof /Damproofing Protection for Concrete Panel Basement

MULTI LEVEL NEW BUILD BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

Newton System 500 Allows For Highest Level Of Waterproofing Protection In The UK.

History

Architect: APriori Design & Architecture, Gardner’s Crescent, Edinburgh

This New Build Design is split onto two levels and has been constructed out of reinforced concrete panels bearing off a structural raft. The nature of the build sees the property cut into a sloping site making the back elevations of the project earth retaining down two stories and partially on both flank elevations. This top spec new build project is “live” on site and will be waterproofed to the highest level of structural waterproofing available – Grade 3 – Habitable accommodation to BS8012:2009.

Methodology

Newton Specialist Basement Contractor Richardson and Starling have curtain hung the Newton 508 membrane to the re-forced concrete panels using minimal MultiPlug fixings. This technique meant no surface preparation was required meaning the a significant cost saving when compared to traditional tanking systems. Newton 508 once affixed to the retaining walls terminates into the Newton Basedrain conduit.

The Basedrain has been recessed into a 50mm x 80mm rebate allowing the Basedrain to sit level in a horseshoe formation. Any water that enters the structure will then be diverted into the Newton Basedrain which will then guide it to the front elevation of the property. At this point the upper ring main of the Basedrain then discharges down behind the Newton 508 on the lower level (see diagram).

Once the water is diverted to the lower level, another horseshoe of Basedrain picks up the water and then diverts it to the open elevation at the bottom of the property.

Both slabs are protected with Newton 508 which then is sealed to the up stand of the Newton Basedrain in preparation for a screed with under floor heating incorporated. Once the screed is installed then the client is having a mixture of independent dry lining and light weight block as an internal finish option.