Basement and Cellar Waterproofing (Tanking)

Utilising basement space has become an increasingly popular trend in Europe and the United States in recent years. More and more new houses are incorporating basements in their design, and old, damp, basements are being up-graded to provide new living space.

Although this trend is partly driven by high property prices in these parts of the world, other factors, such as the natural insulation provided by basements are also important. A basement can provide a quiet space in a noisy city, or can provide wines with the stable tempertaure environment that they need to mature. Whatever use you decide to put your basement to, however, it is important that is is correctly waterproofed.

Basement Waterproofing Systems

In South Africa, Safeguard supply two types of system for waterproofing exisiting basements:

• SWS (cementitious slurry system)
• CDM (studded plastic membrane)

The CDM system can also be used during construction to waterproof basements in new buildings. Please contact our technical helpline for details.

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An example of a basement conversion Basement Living Room