Case studies

Timberwise’s (South East) team were called upon to investigate a property with a problematic damp basement in Sittingbourne, Kent. The property is a typical Victorian constructed circa 1900’s semi-detached, brick constructed dwelling. Timberwise’s waterproofing specialists were asked to change the basement into a habitable living space and to provide the most effective waterproofing solution to resolve the damp issues…

Delta Membrane Systems played a key role with this work, by supplying the Köster PUR Gel for all vaulted ceilings and earth retaining walls – to ensure the original brickwork facades were maintained. Work was carried out by Harrison Waterproofing, a company that has made use of Delta products over many years. Design manager and group director Simon Harrison takes up the story: “When I was approached to help with the scheme…

Work has begun on the creation of a three-storey basement at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, with a variety of materials from Delta Membrane Systems selected to create the necessary waterproofing to the structure. The contract itself is being carried out by Wates Construction, with VolkerLaser (a company that has used the Delta range on many occasions) being called upon to carry out the waterproofing work…

An existing structure was demolished to allow for the purpose-built dwelling that includes a boat house on the ground floor, with Delta Membrane Systems supplying various materials for the project. The area is at risk from flooding, and regularly floods during spring tides and winter storms. Other properties in the neighbourhood have a ready supply of sandbags, which indicates the regularity with which adverse conditions have to…