Here at Rated Damp Solutions we are experts in all areas of damp and how to avoid it. Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements and let us visit your property or business to analyse the problem and come up with a suitable remedy. Call our experienced team today on 0118 408 0831.
Call Rated Damp Solutions today on 0118 408 0831
Basement Damp Proofing
Rated Damp Solutions is a waterproofing firm that provides professional damp proofing, cellar and basement draining services in Reading, Basingstoke & Newbury. For advice call our basement damp proofing experts today on 0118 408 0831.
Homes in the Reading, Basingstoke & Newbury area, in particular, have many types of cellars and basements depending upon their location and use.
Daylight basement
Is located on a slope, where part of the floor is above ground with a door to the outside. Part of the floor lower than the ground level is the true basement space and is attached with ventilated windows to prevent damp problems.
Walk-up basement
Is one that has an exterior entrance through a stairwell with basement doors to stop rainwater from collecting and causing water damage.
Look-out basement
Is constructed even on a flat area where the basement walls extend above the ground level with the windows above grade.
A Fully underground cellar
Is a room below ground level in a house which is used for storing wine or household items. It has to remain at constant cooling with small forms of ventilation.
WOOD ROT & TIMBER TREATMENTS
Wood Rot is a serious issue, it will cause the decay and degradation of any timber it comes into contact with. Wood Rot can result in structural integrity problems for properties if the wood is left untreated.
RISING DAMP
Improper plumbing and drainage, faulty gutter work, floods and condensation of warm air against a cold wall can result in rising damp problems in the home. Contact us to find a solution to your rising damp!
DAMP PROBLEMS
Understanding the difference between the types of damp can be challenging. Our trained specialists can help you diagnose your damp issues and suggest the best solution for your property.
Water Proofing Company Reading, Basingstoke & Newbury
Which Basement or Cellar Tanking System?
All cellar tanking and basement waterproofing systems are created by removing of all damaged plasterwork and damaged masonry, stripping your basement back to its original building material. Then the foundation layer is cleaned and prepared for the tanking process.
Rated Damp Solutions offers a choice of two cellar / basement waterproofing systems:
- Cavity drainage sump and pump system
- Tanking and rendering system/li>
Condensation can be caused by a more serious condition such as rising damp or penetrating damp. Book your free damp survey with Rated Damp Solutions and call us for expert advice.
Cavity Drainage Sump And Pump
If your cellar is not going to remain dry through the use of a waterproof barrier (tanking and rendering system), then cavity drainage systems are the most robust solution as they allow water to penetrate in a strictly managed and controlled way.
Textured membrane is fitted to the basement’s walls, floor and ceiling then the entire construction is covered with specialist plasterboard, insulation and screed. A hidden pump is installed to manage and direct water out of the system into the normal water table or wastewater source.
Cavity drainage systems will leave you with a completely dry inner room which you can finish and decorate exactly as you please from kitchens, bathrooms, studies, bedrooms, lounges and snugs. This amazing system means the cavity drainage approach gives you excellent results and is simple to maintain and repair.
No matter the condition of your basement here at London Damp Specialists we of waterproof basements in in manner of homes.
Basement Tanking London and rendering system
Cementitious tanking slurry is an easy to use, highly effective tanking method. As a cement-based powder which, when applied to the walls, ceiling and floor will then bond with the underlying surface to give a waterproof barrier. We then finished off the tanking with a specialist plaster to complete waterproofing.
A cemented multi-coat render system has a high performance in resisting the water seepage through the decayed wall or mortar joints. It is designed for applying directly to the brickwork that is uneven and has high level of moisture. The render also has an adhesive coat that sticks to the cracks resulting in good texture. Cemented multi-coat render applied on the external wall acts as weather resistant repelling damp infestations and growth of moulds and suitable for most types of brickwork or block work.
For an in-depth damp survey of your property or simply to talk to one of our basement damp proofing specialists, call us today on 0118 408 0831.