Below Ground Tanking - Free Guide from Building Services Australia

Basement and Foundation Waterproofing Systems

Below ground waterproofing is as important as the foundations supporting the entire building structure.

Without the combination of sound footings together with a waterproof structure, a building will deteriorate rapidly.

Unlike some other building components that might be designed to be replaced several times within the overall building service life, below grade systems need to be built to approximate overall service life.

Below grade systems are often inaccessible for repairs and extremely costly if modifications or rectifications are necessary at a future date.

Below ground waterproofing is not a generic "one size fits all" scenario and design should be as required by.

The following FREE DOWNLOAD GUIDE provides specific descriptions of waterproofing materials and systems common in foundation walls and below grade building enclosure systems.