New Build Basement, Edinburgh

Multi Level New Build Basement, Pentland Avenue, Edinburgh

This New Build Design is split onto two levels and has been constructed out of reinforced concrete panels bearing off a structural raft. The nature of the build sees the property cut into a sloping site making the back elevations of the project earth retaining down two stories and partially on both flank elevations. This top spec new build project is “live” on site and will be waterproofed to the highest level of structural waterproofing available – Grade 3 – Habitable accommodation to BS8012:2009.

Architect – A Priori Design & Architecture, Gardner’s Crescent, Edinburgh

John Newton & Company have a Nationwide Network of Registered Installers across the UK, offering basement waterproofing and damp proofing solutions. Newton System 500 is the ideal waterproofing solution for new build and existing properties. If you require a guaranteed basement waterproofing solution from a recommended waterproofing contractor, please contact us on 020 7237 1217 and we would be delighted to send you a list of installers in your area.

Methodology

New Build Edinburgh – Newton 508

Newton Specialist Basement Contractor Richardson and Starling have curtain hung the Newton 508 membrane to the re-forced concrete panels using minimal MultiPlug fixings. This technique meant no surface preparation was required meaning the a significant cost saving when compared to traditional tanking systems. Newton 508 once affixed to the retaining walls terminates into the Newton Basedrain conduit. The Basedrain has been recessed into a 50mm x 80mm rebate allowing the Basedrain to sit level in a horseshoe formation. Any water that enters the structure will then be diverted into the Newton Basedrain which will then guide it to the front elevation of the property.

At this point the upper ring main of the Basedrain then discharges down behind the Newton 508 on the lower level (see diagram).Once the water is diverted to the lower level, another horseshoe of Basedrain picks up the water and then diverts it to the open elevation at the bottom of the property. Both slabs are protected with Newton 508 which then is sealed to the up stand of the Newton Basedrain in preparation for a screed with under floor heating incorporated. Once the screed is installed then the client is having a mixture of independent dry lining and light weight block as an internal finish option.

Benefits

Newton System 500 fully complies with BS8102

Richardson and Starling are able to offer full design and installation guarantees for the work and their design omitted the use of sump and pumps. The Basedrain conduit was installed with maintainable jetting points making the system fully maintainable – a mandatory design requirement in accordance with BS8102:2009. The Newton System was installed to this new build property in Edinburgh with precision and speed and was not inhibited by adverse weather conditions as with external systems.

The installation of the Newton System 500 water management system allows for the highest level of waterproofing protection in the UK.

Via our nationwide registered installer network, Newtons can provide guaranteed waterproofing solutions for new build basements and existing basements with our market leading Newton System 500. For a registed installer in Edinburgh, please ring 020 7237 1217.

This entry was posted in Case Studies List, STRUCTURAL WATERPROOFING • January 10th, 2010 • Back To Top