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Best damp-proofing for basement
What are the best damp-proofing options for a basement that's to be used as a utility room?
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"Membrane fixed to walls, boarded with moisture proof boards and skimmed to take decoration."
Answered on 28th Oct 2022 - Member since Aug 2018 -
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"Hello
You get many types of damp proofing from bitumen self adhesive membrane to boring holes 150 mm apart and injecting a liquid silicone sealant damp proof course
Best Regards
Iain Mckay"
You get many types of damp proofing from bitumen self adhesive membrane to boring holes 150 mm apart and injecting a liquid silicone sealant damp proof course
Best Regards
Iain Mckay"
Answered on 3rd Dec 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 -
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"There is choice of 2 there is a waterproof membrane and the other choice is tanking thanks paul p.t.plastering"
Answered on 19th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 -
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"A membrane fixed to walls then plasterboard if there is a risk of flooding then a pump sunk into the floor maybe needed"
Answered on 11th Oct 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 -
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"Membranes are one of the best ways to damp proof a wall and include placing a water repellent membrane or damp proof course between the foundation susceptible to soil moisture and the foundation adjacent to the trouble area or an outside basement wall membrane."
Answered on 28th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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