When a mill conversion was in the planning stage, the owners contacted Wykamol. The architect had recommended Wykamol membrane systems to convert this former clothing factory.

Wykamol obliged and visited the site on a number of occasions to walk through the project and to conduct designs to waterproof the space.

A full type C membrane system with cement-based slurries behind this cavity drain membranes gave this a dual waterproofing aspect and this was linked to a perimeter drainage system linking to a brand-new drainage system for the apartments.

8mm wall membranes and 20 mm floor membranes were used as can be seen in the pictures.

Wykamol’s yellow high visual floor membrane was also chosen so the client could easily see the taped joint systems through the membrane itself.

The lift shaft and stairwells are also getting a full system of cement-based slurries. In the lift shaft, a flexible tanking system is being used also.

Overall, the project has gone like clockwork and checks by the Wykamol team at various stages to check on the install has meant the contractor was able to sign off the project at every stage.

Waterproofing to Bs8102 2022, Wykamol always make sure that a dual waterproofing scheme is used wherever possible and use this guide to design structures below ground.

Every time Wykamol looks at a project they are always thinking of possible weak points of the structure and instances that may arise in their designs in the build stage.

Rest assured the continual visits and stringent checks on site enable Wykamol to offer 30-year warranties and the project when type c systems are installed, and they were also able to secure the main contractor with a 10-year insurance backed guarantee on the workmanship.

If you have a project below ground why not contact the Wykamol team for help on your next project