An 18-month refurbishment and reconstruction project in Kent is set to create a cavernous basement showroom to house a private car collection in stunning and pristine conditions, where a selection of fully compatible products from the Wykamol-Triton range have been specified to completely waterproof the subterranean structure, being built into steeply rising ground.
The work on the house, in one of the most desirable districts of Royal Tunbridge Wells, is being carried out by London based Cosgove Design and Build with Structural Waterproofing Contracts being the specialist contractor employing the Wykamol-Triton products including the Sureproof Ultra bentonite carpet, laid across the formation level sub-soil.Then all of the ready-mix concrete is being batched with TT waterproofing admixture, while TT Swell Mastic and TT Waterstop will protect the joints along with Hydraflex Tanking Slurry.
Finally, when the structure is complete, the manufacturer’s renowned CM8 cavity drain membrane will line the walls to direct any seepage into floor level channels, before the walls are covered by Gyplyner metal trays, insulation, Duplex boards and a hard wall plaster finish.
Speaking in mid-June, the Construction Director for Cosgrove Design and Build, Dean Downs, commented: “As well as detailed refurbishment work, our company has undertaken a lot of waterproofing installations in-house in the past, but given the scale of this particular project – constructing a 28 car garage with a 1.2 metre deep swimming pool over the top – we decided to employ a specialist sub-contractor so as to give us the added reassurance of a third-party guarantee.Wykamol Group’s area manager provided us with a lot of technical advice and contacts for its approved applicators, who we then went out to tender with based on using the Triton materials. They were all within the price bracket, but we chose SWC, having got on well with their James Hay during initial discussions.
Work is progressing well with the 400 cubic metre slab having gone in last week and the formwork for the walls is currently being erected, ready to be poured in the first week of July, followed by the ‘lid’ at the end of the month. We are on track to finish on time next Easter with the basement also featuring an office, kitchenette, w.c. and gymnasium.”
The BBA approved Wykamol-Triton CM8 and CM20 Waterproofing Membranes – manufactured from high density polyethylene - are routinely specified as an extra layer of protection for the walls and floors of cellars and basements, with their studded form allowing any water to be directed into perimeter channels and then a sump, which is automatically emptied by an electric pump.
The Wykamol Group is able to offer project specific guidance including site support where necessary, while its website ‘www.wykamol.com’ offers comprehensive technical information on the entire Wykamol-Triton range.
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