Applications

This website provides further information about waterproofing the following types of water-retaining structures: Reservoirs / Water Treatment WorksSewers / ManholesSewage Treatment WorksPonds, Swimming Pools and Water FeaturesPlantersBund Walls Even where structures have been built using expensive waterproof concrete to BS 8007:2008, consideration will still need to be given to the waterproofing of construction joints.

With an array of options available, it can be tricky to balance protection and durability with the desired finish.

To maximise biodiversity, a wide range of growing mediums will normally be distributed around the roof surface (usually sourced from the local area). In most cases, these are either left alone to allow the germination of wind-blown seeds, or alternatively, seeds collected from the local area are scattered over the roof area. Over time an ecosystem of plants and animals…

It should be quickly established if any contamination may have occurred, as this will strongly affect how the whole flood remediation process is handled. It should be noted that although flood water may not contain contaminants from its source, it may have picked up contaminating materials during the flood period.

The first thought that comes into most people’s minds is to take measures to prevent flood water from entering the property – e.g. flood doors, air-brick seals, waterproof coatings. This is known as “flood resistance” and is a practical flood protection measure for many properties. However, flood resistance cannot be relied on in all situations. For example, in some cases…

Firstly, what caused the flood? For example, the way in which you approach remedial works will be different depending on whether the flood was caused by a failed sewage system, or was due to a river overflowing. The possibility that the water may have come from more than one source will also need to be considered.Potential future flood frequency…

During the winter green roofs keep the heat in, and in the summer they provide a relatively cool environment. Green roofs also have the ability to soften harsh edges of buildings in sensitive environments, making them blend in with the surrounding area. Turf and green roofs provide habitat for insects and other wildlife. Where new buildings are built on greenfield…

Biodiverse roofs are flat green roofs which have been specifically designed with particular biodiversity objectives in mind.

Fixing Guide Download Oldroyd Pitched Green Roof Application Guidelines A guide to installing pitched green roofs can be downloaded free of charge in PDF format by clicking on the image to the right. The guide shows how Oldroyd Xv Green can be used to create a typical Scandinavian-style pitched roof – also known as a turf roof or sod roof…

Concrete planters can easily be waterproofed using Drybase Elasticised Tanking Slurry. Perfect for situations where movement is possible (due to temperature fluctuations, etc).

It is important to identify whether timber decay has been caused by dry rot or another wood-destroying fungus such as one of the wet rots. This is because dry rot has the ability to travel through building materials other than timber, giving outbreaks the potential to spread quickly through a building. For this reason additional measures (e.g. masonry sterilisation) often…

The diagrams below show how a crack in a masonry wall can typically be repaired using the BrickFix Crack Stitching System.