Damproofing Cellar

northwest1965

Has anyone damp proofed their cellar? If you have, can you give me any advice on how to do it?

littlesnuggy

Use a drained cavity drain membrane system with a sump pump (and battery back-up). Get a specialist to install it and make sure the sump is regularly maintained. These systems are by far the best method of waterproofing a cellar - do not use a 'tanking' system (ie a hard render). If you're planning to convert it into a useable room, also look into radon gas as the Health Protection Agency advises that all basements are at risk of containing elevted levels.

northwest1965

We dont want to convert it to a useable room, just really make it dry (ish) to store items.

Dry_Rot

Hi,

Thre are a few ways and usually the Cavity Drain method is easiest and most reliable.

I'm a specialist in this area, but for general information this site http://www.cellars.co.uk/ is a good guide.

It is a manufacturer site (the one I buy from), but the information is accurate and it should help you.

Dry Rot

justjohn

Why can't he just tank it ??? top to bottom and seal the brick work before tanking??