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Help & Advice

​​​​​We've spent over 100 years researching, learning and developing the most effective ways to prevent and manage water ingress and damp. Here's a useful directory of explanations, information and advice to help you protect your property. Need more help? Call us or email!

External waterproofing a new basement

What is External Tanking?

'Tanking' is a long-established name for external or internal waterproof barriers that are designed to... Read more
20mm Recycled Cavity Drain Basement Floor Membrane

What is a Dry Basement?

For any basement conversion or below ground-level building project, some level of waterproofing will be... Read more
basement swimming pool conversion

Your Guide to Successfully Converting Your Basement

What do you do if you want a larger home but your garden or land... Read more
High End Basement Waterproofing Project

Tanking & Waterproofing – What’s The Difference?

The difference between waterproofing and tanking We are frequently asked about the difference between tanking... Read more
External of an old house

Waterproofing or Damp Proofing?

Do I need waterproofing or damp proofing? Water ingress and damp penetration can cause serious... Read more
Basement Conversion

What is the Best Basement Waterproofing Method?

When waterproofing design is done correctly, unfortunately there is no such thing as a 'one... Read more
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