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Basement Waterproofing

Waterproofing Below Ground Structures

Sealing structures below ground against water infiltration can be a real challenge. Rising water tables combined with rising property prices and the need to make use of existing space have also led to an increased demand for reliable tanking systems for basements and other underground structures, many of which were not originally designed to resist water ingress. Dampness can be a particularly persistent problem on the internal walls of concrete and brickwork basements. and a reliable repair and protection system is therefore required to provide a fully waterproof tanking solution.

Flexcrete Basement Waterproofing Guide

Download DocumentBasement Waterproofing Guide

Flexcrete products enable complete waterproofing protection for basements and below ground structures. This handy guide explains the fundamentals of effective structural waterproofing and provides the key features and benefits of Flexcrete's simple, one-coat solution.

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Discover More About Flexcrete’s Solutions for Basement Waterproofing…

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Fastfill WP

- Rapid setting, water-plugging mortar
- Ideal for stopping water seepage through cracks, joints & voids in concrete and masonry

Fastfill WP

Biodex Sheen

- Hygienic, vapour-permeable, semi-gloss coating
- Extremely fast-drying & easy to clean, and available in a wide range of attractive colours

Biodex Sheen

Cemprotec E-Floor System

- Ideal for more demanding situations
- Excellent resistance to abrasion, water, chloride ions & aggressive chemicals

Cemprotec E-Floor System

Cemprotec Levelling Coat

- Odourless, rapid drying, self-levelling mortar
- Can be overlaid after just 3 days & compatible with a wide range of common flooring systems

Cemprotec Levelling Coat

Monolevel RM

- Pre-bagged material, quick & easy to apply.
- Resistant to 7 bar water pressure & reinforced with fibres for extra strength and durability.
- Compatible with all common wall finishes.

Monolevel RM

Monolevel RM

- Pre-bagged material, quick & easy to apply.
- Resistant to 7 bar water pressure & reinforced with fibres for extra strength and durability.
- Compatible with all common wall finishes.

Monolevel RM

Fastfill WP

- Rapid setting, water-plugging mortar
- Ideal for stopping water seepage through cracks, joints & voids in concrete and masonry

Fastfill WP

Stuctural Waterproofing Flexcrete

Long-Lasting Protection from Flexcrete

Flexcrete’s structural waterproofing and tanking systems offer practical, long-lasting solutions to a range of typical problems.

Suitable for both refurbishment and new build works, our impermeable, sulphate resistant, cementitious coatings are ideal for the structural waterproofing of below ground and water retaining structures. Perfect for application to damp surfaces, they provide outstanding waterproofing performance and long term structural protection.

 

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Basement Waterproofing Problems and Solutions

  • Water Ingress
  • Osmotic Blistering

The Problem

Concrete waterproofing for damp or leaking basements and underground structuresDamp or leaking basements and underground structures need structural waterproofing to prevent damage to fixtures and fittings. The high cost of land encourages the use of below-ground structures which may often be below the water table.

 

The Solution

Both brick and concrete substrates can be waterproofed by the application of two 1mm coats of Cementitious Coating 851.

Active water infiltration under pressure can be quickly arrested using Fastfill WP.

Where pointing requires reinstating, or a fair-faced, waterproof render is required then Monolevel 844SP can be used in thicknesses up to 6mm per layer.

The Problem

Concrete waterproofing treatment of damp or freshly laid concrete floors Treatment of damp or freshly laid concrete floors without the risk of osmotic blistering when impervious finishes are subsequently applied.

 

The Solution

Cemprotec E-Floor is applied to prepared concrete floors that have been primed with Cemprotec EF Primer. It is spread to a minimum 2mm thickness and cured with silica sand. This has the dual benefit of providing a slip resistant finish where required, and assisting the adhesion of any coatings that may be subsequently applied.

Only 48 hours curing is required before Impervious floor coatings and finishes can be laid.

Where a stand-alone system is required, the sanded surface can be sealed with Cemprotec Sandseal 75 to enhance longevity.

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Basement Waterproofing Products

Find out more about Flexcrete’s range of basement waterproofing products below:

Cemprotec Levelling Coat Self-levelling cementitious mortar for concrete floors prior to the application of Cemprotec E-Floor or Cemprotec E-Floor HB. more
Cemprotec EF Primer Single component sealer and primer for floors, prior to the application of the Cemprotec range. more
Cemprotec E-Floor Epoxy and cement modified polymer coating for protecting / waterproofing concrete floors. (2mm) more
Cemprotec EF Grit Quartz aggregate for abrasion and skid resistance within E-Floor systems. more
Cemprotec Sandseal 75 Clear, hard wearing, single component, polyurethane coating for protecting / sealing Cemprotec E-Floor. more
Cemprotec Sandseal WB A clear, water-based sealer for protecting concrete floors. more
Fastfill WP Rapid setting concrete repair mortar for arresting water seepage and infiltration under pressure. Sets in 2 mins. more
Monolevel RM Rendering and profiling of concrete to provide a fairfaced render finish. more
Biodex Sheen Tough, sheen finish, biostatic coating with encapsulated biocide and silver ion technology. more

Basement Waterproofing Projects

Take a look below at some of Flexcrete’s latest structural waterproofing projects, or browse the project profile pages to find more.

Project Profile

Basement Waterproofing in Manchester Spinningfields

Basement Waterproofing in Manchester
Posted on 22-10-2015

Project Location: Cotton Building, Spinningfields, Manchester

Flexcrete’s products were chosen as the waterproofing system for secant piled basement at Cotton Building, Spinningfields, Manchester.

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Project Profile

Basement Waterproofing at London GAP Store

Concrete Waterproofing at GAP Store in London
Posted on 23-06-2014

Project Location: GAP, Piccadilly Circus, London

Flexcrete’s Cementitious Coating 851 was chosen for the waterproofing of brickwork in the basement at GAP Store, London.

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Project Profile

Fast-Track Basement Waterproofing Solution for Broomfield Hospital

Fast-Track Solution for Waterproofing Concrete at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
Posted on 26-01-2012

Project Location: Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford

Flexcrete’s products provided a fast-track solution for waterproofing of freshly cast substructure concrete at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. .

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