before and after cellar damp proofing

Basement Waterproofing and Damp Proofing - Success Stories

Tanked Twice and Flooded Twice

This new build property was tanked twice and flooded twice. Trace Basement Systems came to the rescue and installed WaterGuard drainage channels and the UltraSump sump pump, along with a cavity drainage membrane. IceGuard, a unique anti-freezing pipe outlet was also installed. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

Basement Waterproofing - Before Basement Waterproofing - After

Failed Adhesive Membrane - Basement Waterproofing Needed

An external tanked adhesive membrane failed and the basement flooded. Basement System's UltraSump sump pump was installed with the WaterGuard drainage system around the perimeter. Now this basement stays dry all the time. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

Failed Adhesive Membrane and the Basement Waterproofing Solution  - Before Failed Adhesive Membrane and the Basement Waterproofing Solution  - After

Unusable Wet Basement in Staffordshire

A country cottage had an unusable basement due to standing water. Delta MS500 cavity drainage membrane was applied to the walls and arches, with WaterGuard seated in the chases. Timber battens were installed with plasterboard. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

Cottage in Staffordshire with Damp Basement - Before Cottage in Staffordshire with Damp Basement - After

Basement Waterproofing Below Pavement in Manchester

This basement in Manchester extended below the pavements at both the front and the rear. Water was penetrating through the walls. A cavity drainage system was installed throughout, creating a damp-free space. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

Waterproofing Below Pavements - Before Waterproofing Below Pavements - After

New Construction Basement Waterproofing Project

Trace lined the ground retaining walls with cavity drainage membrane and rebuilt the removed inner leaf of the cavity block wall. The TripleSafe sump pump was installed, fixing this damp problem. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

New Build Basement Waterproofing - Before New Build Basement Waterproofing - After

New Oak-Framed House with a Flooded Basement

When this house was being built, the basement flooded before completion. Give the water somewhere to go and it ceases to be a problem! The walls were lined in Basement Systems ThermalDry and the WaterGuard Basement Water Control System was installed, along with a TripleSafe sump pump. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

Basement Waterproofing Problem- Before Basement Waterproofing Problem - After

1960's Home with a Damp Basement

This property was built hillside and water was leaking through the walls and joints. Trace Basement Systems lined the walls with cavity drainage membrane and used the WaterGuard drainage system. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

Damp Basement- Before Damp Basement - After

Town Houses Built Hillside in Lancaster with Basement Waterproofing Products Installed

This builder was proactive and wanted basement waterproofing products installed during the building process. A reinforced slab was formed with drainage chases included, which constructed reinforced ground retaining walls. Cavity drainage membrane was added. The system controlled the ground water, rather than blocking it, which can result in hydrostatic pressure. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

Town Houses Built with Basement Waterproofing Products - Before Town Houses Built with Basement Waterproofing Products - After

Hotel Construction Basement Waterproofing

WaterGuard was installed in the construction of this hotel. ThermalDry lined the ground retaining structural walls, directing any ground water seepage down into the WaterGuard. This basement will stay dry upon the completion of the construction. Read more on this basement waterproofing success story!

Commercial Basement Waterproofing - Before Commercial Basement Waterproofing - After

Recommended Basement Waterproofing Reading

A case study in a private dwelling and reasons to use internal cavity drainage and water control.

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