This cellar conversion was to be used as a habitable area, therefore it required grade 3 waterproofing. MacLennan used our cavity drain membrane system because it adheres to BS8102 standards and provides exceuptional waterproofing to a basement area that may otherwise be unusable.

This large country home in an idyllic Hampshire village had a vaulted cellar which needed to be meticulously waterproofed, as it was being renovated in order to provide extra, useable living space. The MacLennan cavity drain system was employed as it provides exceptional waterproofing for any sub ground structure, and ensures that the structure is protected should any unforeseen water event, such as localised flooding, occur. Any project below ground should always have full rather than partial waterproofing, even without historic flooding.

Prior to MacLenna arrival on site, the main contractor ensured the area was prepped and ready for us to install the MacLennan cavity drain system. Once the area was ready, expert Maclennan operatives attended the site and fitted the MacLennan cavity drain system, which includes membranes to walls, floor and ceiling, along with a pump and sump system, also ensuring installation of inspection ports. Once installation was complete, a variety of finishes could be applied for decoration without any negative effect to the waterproofing properties.

MacLennan used our extensive waterproofing knowledge and expertise to ensure that this vaulted cellar would be watertight and fit for a variety of uses for a long time to come. The benefits of using MacLennan-lse for this type of work:

• The cavity membrane installation is also protected under our insurance backed guarantee for 10 years.
• MacLennan provide expert solutions which remedy and guarantee the protection of structures from failure due to water.
• We take full responsibility for all aspects of waterproofing – we are the designer, supplier and contractor

 

 

Although there has been a substantial property on the site since 1791, Armsworth House in Hampshire dates from circa 1862. MacLennan were called in to provide internal cellar waterproofing to the vaulted winebasement cellar. Whilst there has been no history of flooding in this cellar, the client required it to be completely waterproofed and dry from any moisture or water, including condensation.

The cellar is of brick construction with a vaulted ceiling and brick paviour flooring. MacLennan technicians formed a sump hole and installed the sump chamber and sump pumps. We also formed the chase and installed Maclennan's basedrain channels into the floor chase, before installing Maclennan mesh membrane to the floors, walls, wine bin shelves and dividers ensuring all sides were done up to the vault crowns. Once all the membrane had been installed we fitted plasterboard to the walls and plastered all vertical and horizontal surfaces including the vault crowns and laid flooring grade chipboard to the floors.

Our client required the vault to be a useable addition to their property and the result of using experienced specialists such as Maclennn ensured that the vault cellar was completely waterproofed, with pumps to ensure any water coming into the property is pumped out before any damage can be done to the vault.

 

If you require cellar waterproofing or basement waterproofing in the Hampshire area please call us to discuss your requirement.

Further benefits of using Maclenan:

• We accept design responsibility for the system if designed and installed by us.
• We give insurance backed guarantees.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards.
• We do not use sub-contractors for specialist work – only our own fully trained staff.
• We are recommended, trusted and endorsed by the foremost market leading architects, engineers and building contractors.
• We are very price competitive.

 

 

 

Keeping in mind the BS8102 recommendations, the MacLennan cavity drain system was used. Cavity drainage membranes are used to waterproof vaulted constructions because they provide the best waterproofing protection for a sub-ground area, such as a basement/cellar or vault..

This substantial country house in Devon was built in the early 1800’s. The vaulted cellar was to be refurbished and used as a wine cellar. Taking into account the age of the property and having no damp or waterproofing measures in place, we recommended, designed and installed internal membrane, plasterwork incorporating drainage channels and pumped drainage.

Once the cellar had been stripped and prepared, MacLennan trained operatives then supplied and set base drain channels, which led towards the sump, we then laid membrane to the floors, walls and vault crowns. All membrane was joints and laps were sealed providing a watertight system. Which we then plastered over and left ready for re-decoration by the main contractor. We also injected a chemical damp proof course to prevent any further damp

MacLennan used our extensive waterproofing knowledge and expertise to ensure that this substantial newly refurbished wine cellar would be watertight and fit for use for a long time to come. The benefits of using MacLennan-lse for this type of work:

• Damp Proof Course was guaranteed for 30 years.
• The cavity membrane installation is also protected under our insurance backed guarantee for 10 years.
• MacLennan provide expert solutions which remedy and guarantee thppe protection of structures from failure due to water.
• We take full responsibility for all aspects of waterproofing – we are the designer, supplier and contractor.