Basement Waterproofing Solution For A Duncan Bannatyne Manchester Health Club.

July 22, 2010 - PRLog -- Timberwise have experience in assisting with waterproofing on projects of all sizes. From small household cellars to larger commercial waterproofing projects they have a waterproofing solution to fit all eventualities. Here we look at a recent basement waterproofing project in Manchester for a large commercial client – Duncan Bannatyne Health Clubs.

The Cause Of The Water Ingress
The health club is based in the basement of a large grade 2 listed art deco office building in the heart of Manchester. It was within the basement area that the problem with water ingress came to light. The source of the water ingress was traced to two “pavement lights” Pavement lights were designed to allow light into basement areas through prisms of glass. As a result of the water ingress 2 rooms in the basement area were unable to be used – resulting in inconvenience for the clubs clients and a loss of income for the clubs owner. Timberwise Manchester were called in to provide a waterproofing solution (see http://www.timberwise.co.uk/our-services/below-ground-wat... for Timberwise waterproofing solutions) whilst providing minimum disruption for the clients.

The Waterproofing System
The solution to the waterproofing problem utilised a cavity membrane system, perimeter drainage channel and a SmartSump sump and pump unit (see http://www.timberwise.co.uk/our-services/below-ground-wat... for more information). This system would allow any water that entered the room to be channeled into the perimeter drainage channel and taken to a convenient drain off point. As part of the Timberwise commitment to causing minimum disruption the team of waterproofing specialists worked through the night. To get to the rooms that needed waterproofing the waterproofing team had to protect  the next door nail bar – covering all soft furnishings and carpets to protect from any dust and dirt created during the waterproofing process. At the end of each night shift the nail bar then had to be put back into a usable state ready for clients to use during the day.

The photos show the installation of the SmartSump system (in the corner of the room) along with the drainage channel and cavity drain membrane. The complete waterproofing job from Timberwise involved the fitting of the sump and pump, perimeter drainage and cavity drain membrane system that ran from ceiling to floor. On top of this was also added plasterboard and a skim finish. The false ceiling in the 2 rooms was also replaced and the rooms then decorated back to the original specification required by the health club. The whole project was completed within two weeks.

What Should I Do If I Have A Leaky Basement?
If you are looking to waterproof an unused basement area and turn it in to extra living space the first thing you need to do is have a survey of the basement carried out by a waterproofing professional. Following the survey the best form of waterproofing for the basement will be determined. See http://www.timberwise.co.uk/our-services/below-ground-wat... for more information on basement conversions.

To arrange a survey of your basement or cellar contact Timberwise on 0800 288 8660 or arrange a basement survey on-line.

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