Why Do I Need Basement or Cellar Tanking?

If you intend on using your basement or cellar as a useable space for living in or storage, you may wish to consider installing a basement or cellar tanking system. Due to nature of these rooms being either partially or fully below ground, they are prone to lateral water penetration. That is to say that water from the ground can enter from any point which is below the ground (this differs to rising damp).

Our tanking specialists at Prokil carry out all of their work in accordance with current codes of practice. British Standard Code 8102:2009 gives guidance on the waterproofing of basements and cellars. Part of this code of practice states that it must be assumed that at some point in the structures life that ground water could come to bear against it. If this ground water enters the basement or cellar then the consequences, such as potential flooding, should be considered. If deemed unacceptable then a waterproofing system such as basement or cellar tanking should be carried out.

If tanking is not a system you wish to have installed then Prokil can install other waterproofing products such as cavity drain systems, “Type C” and integrated systems, “Type B”.

What Is Involved With Basement and Cellar Tanking?

It is always advised that from the start a waterproofing specialist is involved. Whether this is for a new build or on an existing structure, having an expert tanking surveyor is vital.

Initially plans or the property itself are inspected and as much information about the building is gathered. From here your basement and cellar tanking expert will put a comprehensive report together to present to you detailing what basement or cellar tanking services would best suit your requirements.

Once given the go ahead, our team of dedicated tanking operatives will get to work to suitably prepare the site prior to the installation. This is the most vital part of the process, as if it is not done correctly, it can leave the basement or cellar vulnerable to having issues.

After the preparation, our tanking specialists will then install the chosen system as required and leave the site clean and tidy ready for any other works to be carried out.