Waterproofing Standards
Atal take design responsibility for the waterproofing phase of the project, from initial design consultation with the architect, consulting engineer, contractor or all three, through the design itself complete with all necessary CAD drawings (including revisions) to produce a completed waterproofing strategy.
The design team are Certified Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing qualified (CSSW) and work to the following design and best practice guides and criteria.
BS8102:2009 Code of Practice for Protection of Below Ground Structures against Water from the Ground.
NHBC. Chapter 5.4 – Waterproofing of Basements and Other Below Ground Structures
ICE. Reducing the Risk of Leaking Substructure A Clients’ Guide
Premier Guarantee Technical Manual Chapter 6
MPA the Concrete Centre – Basement information Centre
The Concrete Society
The selection of technically appropriate, value-driven waterproofing systems to match the needs of the client design, as well as the correct detailing of the designed solution, is key to achieve a durable, watertight structure.