Applications

The use of Drybase cementitious waterproofing products is often associated with civil engineering applications such as reservoir waterproofing. They also provide a cost-effective waterproofing solution for ponds and water features.

In many industries bunds are widely used to act as secondary containment vessels to protect against the consequences of the failure of a primary containment vessel (e.g. storage tank, drums, IBCs). In recent years, legislation passed by the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has made it mandatory for most oil storage facilties to include a secondary…

As well as waterproofing properties, products designed for protecting water-retaining structures for drinking water applications need to meet additional requirements.

Concrete waterproofing products for use in sewers and sewage treatment plants need to be specifically designed to cope with the additional stresses caused by: Continuously changing degree of contaminationEnvironmental effectsFluctuating liquid levelFormation of aggressive microclimates in sealed holding tanks

The Drybase Tanking range of cementitious waterproofing products provides a number of options for the waterproofing of water-retaining structures. The choice of waterproofing system will depend on a number of factors, such as the type of water (e.g. potable water or effluent) to be retained and the construction type / material used to build the structure. Our technical department are…

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

To some extent all green roofs can be said to encourage biodiversity as they provide a habitat that supports life-forms that would be unable to survive on a more traditional roof structure. Biodiverse roofs (also known as brown roofs or rubble roofs) share many of the qualities and benefits of green roofs, but differ in that they are designed to…

After a flood has occurred, many things need to be established prior to remedial works taking place. 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…

Owners of buildings in flood risk areas may wish to upgrade their properties to improve their performance in the event of flood – minimising the cost of repairing flood damage and enabling faster reoccupation of the flood affected building. The first thought that comes into most people’s minds is to take measures to prevent flood water from entering the property…

After a flood has occurred, many things need to be established prior to remedial works taking place. 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…

The environmental benefits of turf and green roofs are widely recognised, while roof gardens and roof terraces provide much-needed outdoor space in urban areas. Due to the high degree of insulation that they provide, green roofs are known for their ability to provide an extremely constant temperature throughout the year.

Knowledge of green roof construction methods and the benefits of incorporating them in building design is steadily becoming more widespread in the UK. Unlike pitched green roofs, flat green roofs can either take the form of extensive (consisting of a thin layer of turf or sedum matting), or intensive (characterised by a greater soil depth that can even accommodate shrubs…