CELLAR TANKING IPSWICH, SUFFOLK & ESSEX

What Is Cellar Tanking?

Tanking is the process of coating the walls, floors, and occasionally the ceiling of a cellar with a waterproof cement or cementitious slurry. It is used to treat damp walls by preventing water infiltration and effectively making the walls waterproof indefinitely.

Because basement walls are often below ground, water from the surrounding earth can permeate the building and transport salts and minerals with it.

The tanking slurry is made to address these problems and can be put straight to damp walls that have been properly prepared. The tanking slurry cures to form a waterproof barrier that keeps water out and damp out.

Cellar tanking is a method of preventing moist walls, leaks, and flooding in your basement space. This is why we’ve put together this handy how-to guide to give you everything you need to get started tanking a cellar to keep it waterproof and ready to use as a dry, usable Place.

Why Is It Important To Waterproof A Cellar?

The lateral damp penetration of cellar walls and flooring is common. This is the passage of water or moisture from the surrounding ground into the cellar.

This can result in a damp, unsuitable space, which can lead to the following problems:

• Flooding is a threat.
• Mould problems may arise as a result.
• Create an issue with woodworm and other wood-boring insects.
• Moist or dry rot difficulties arise.

However, cellars, vaults, and other underground spaces can be converted into a basement or cellar conversion using specialized waterproofing procedures, which will not only add space to your home but also boost its value.

What Is The Best Way To Tank A Cellar?

When considering cellar tanking, many individuals worry if they should wait until the walls have dried out first. Cementitious tanking slurry and bitumen tanking membrane sheets are meant to start the process by being put straight to wet walls or the cellar floor.

The professionals will apply a minimum of two coatings of bitumen tanking slurry, or more, depending on the circumstances, after removing damaged plaster and treating mould, fungus, or other impurities as needed. The first should be applied horizontally to the wall and down to the connection between the wall and the floor. Within 24 hours, the tanking should be touch dry and capable of supporting a second coat. If you’re going to leave the tanking exposed before putting a finish or plaster to the brickwork, you’ll need to apply an extra spatter coat to guarantee a good key before rendering.

To prevent penetrating damp problems, damp proof membranes can be fastened to the wall by drilling plugs into the brickwork. Our professionals will secure the tanking membrane to the wall by drilling specially engineered studs that will retain the membrane’s fixings. The sheets will overlap when installing the membrane, and connections must be sealed with waterproof tape to eliminate gaps.

Best of all, the tanking membrane can have to render or plaster finishes put directly to it, or it can be used behind fake walls or galvanized steel trunking if you’re planning a cellar conversion.

Survey of Cellar Tanking

The professional and qualified damp surveyors understand the necessity of precisely diagnosing the origin of the damp problem in your property, no matter what type of damp problem you have. Following the diagnosis of the damp problem, a cost-effective remedy will be designed for your below-ground region to resolve the damp issue.

What Are the Benefits of Cellar Tanking?

The practise of placing a waterproof layer that functions as a covering on the walls and floor of a cellar or basement area are known as cellar tanking (also known as basement tanking). This waterproof coating functions as a water repellant, completely waterproofing your cellar and keeping it dry even when wet and moist conditions exist. If you decide to convert your cellar to a living space, cellar and basement tanking is an excellent technique to waterproof your basement (or basement conversion).

Tanking your cellar makes it waterproof, which is necessary if you plan to utilize it for living purposes. If you plan on using your room for anything that will keep people in there for lengthy periods, tanking a basement eliminates any unfavourable health problems you or your family may be exposed to.

It is possible to tank a cellar in a variety of methods. Tanking slurry blocks have been described as one of the most effective and efficient basement tanking techniques because they prevent water and other moisture from entering the basement, unlike other methods that only redirect the flow of water.