Safeguard offers a choice of systems for waterproofing Type C waterproofed basement retaining wall. These are: Oldroyd cavity drainage systemDrybase Tanking RangeA combination of these two systems Choosing which system to use will depend on a number of factors including site conditions, drainage options, and personal preference. Typical waterproofing methods using both systems are described on this page.

The real culprit of indoor summer discomfort isn't high temperature, it's high humidity. Find out how to beat the humidity in this article.

Ashford Beekeeping Club needed an easy-to-apply wood protection. Due to its location, the protection against woodworm, rot and moisture.

The arches, which are located at Fieldgate Mews, London W6, are the property of London Transport. They are currently being used as a car body-shop, making a dry environment particularly important, as any new car paint-work would be ruined if water dripped onto it. The contractors, R and D Sibley, were called in because the tenant was not satisfied with…

Rain penetration, or penetrating damp as it is commonly known, is an increasing problem in the UK. A higher intensity of rainfall in recent years, combined with a large industry focus on installing cavity wall insulation, has led properties that previously had no issues to suffer from rain penetration. The damage that penetrating damp causes is not only unsightly but…

Mould spore counts are as prevalent in summer as in winter, if not more. Mould spores hitch a ride on pollen grains as they circulate through the air, worsening summer allergies. A research team from the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust found that Summer’s lower wind speed and increased temperature caused increased levels of airborne fungal…

Chimneys are more exposed than any other part of a building so it's not surprising that they are particularly vulnerable to rain penetration

The NHS Estates Design and Technical Services Department had a requirement for the internal refurbishment of this specialist children’s hospital. They required the successful contractor to carry out the full refurbishment package, including the necessary damp-proofing and redecoration. The extensive works had to be carried out without affecting the running of the hospital.