A1 Dampcoursing Ltd
Covering all of West Yorkshire we offer damp-proofing and timber treatment services: rising damp, dry rot, woodworm, wet rot, wall ties, tanking. A1 Building Services offer property maintenance and conversion services, including demolition, underpinning, screeding, dry-lining, joinery, plumbing, electrics.
Thinking of having a cellar conversion?
Call us now to arrange a full survey, performed by a Chartered Surveyor. We will then prepare a detailed proposal for the planning and cost of the conversion.
Basement and cellar conversions are increasingly popular and can add
significantly to the
value of your property. We can provide everything you need to complete the conversion from start to finish. Visit our Building Services page for details about how we can help you plan and complete your conversion.
The key to success in this field is to make absolutely sure everything is waterproof and with over 70 years of experience in the field Wykamol have produced an extensive range of products which can't be beaten. Those once neglected, mouldy and
dank basements
can
be transformed into wonderful cosy living areas.
There are two
ways to waterproof an existing, underground basement - membranes or structural waterproofing (tanking).
Waterproof Membranes
The first is done by lining the basement with a waterproof tanking membrane which allows for dry lining, leading to decoration and
everything else you would expect from a wall! A cavity is left between the original wall and the membrane down which any water
can pass, into specially constructed drainage channels and sumps in the floor of the basement. The water is then silently pumped
away. Simple, effective, completely
safe and much less expensive than you think.
Tanking
The word 'tanking' is a civil engineering term and is the process of preventing moisture ingress into structures built
partially or wholly
below
ground level. The most effective way to waterproof a below-ground level structure is to tank
on the external face. This keeps
the structure
dry and free from attack by ground salts.
A1 Dampcoursing uses the method of internal tanking by using a tanking slurry application. This is a single component polymer, cementitious
substrate. for applying to brickwork, concrete, block work and stone walls. The product is mixed with water and when applied correctly forms
a highly effective waterproof seal. Alternatively, if required we use a studded membrane system which is dry lined over to damp-proofing standards.
To view a typical project from start to completion see our Before and After Photogallery
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