Technical Guides
Below are some curated technical guides by MacLennan.
Waterproofing Grades explained: What will you use the basement for?
Any waterproofing design should start with a question on what is the intended purpose of the space that is going to be waterproofed. What will […]
Why servicing is critical in waterproofing?
Servicing pumps and waterproofing channels Servicing pumps and channel is a huge benefit over every other waterproofing system. Where other systems just fail and […]
Why experience matters
Can your waterproofing expert understand the project constraints, construction, and all-important sequencing? Or at least do they have extensive site experience? It is not a […]
BS8102:2022 Technical Overview FREE download
What is the BS8102 technical overview? BS8102 is the ‘Code of Practice for Protection of Below Ground Structures Against Water Ingress’. You must make sure […]
Asbestos encapsulation and waterproofing
MacLennan have been engaged to waterproof a WW2 bunker in the beautiful Dorset. The issue was that the existing waterproofing contained Asbestos which would be […]
Basement Design Grade and Risk
Basement Design, What are my options? The options for waterproofing a basement for better utility plant rooms or storage are dictated by the environmental requirements […]