Damp Proof Italia  undertake a wide range of basement waterproofing operations, including treatment to cellars, basements and lower ground floor accommodation.

Our waterproofing treatments can be undertaken either by providing a complete new system to a basement area or vault, or by undertaking repairs to damp walls within an existing basement.

Damp Proofing Italias’ tanking is very effective when carried out using the Sovereign cementicious structural waterproofing system. We are fully conversant with all tanking and waterproofing operations and offer a range of treatment options to meet your needs.

Damp Proofing Italias Cementicious Tanking Systems

Sovereign cementicious tanking is often the preferred method, as this provides a solid wall finish, consistent with other areas of the property and does not normally require additional drainage or sump pumps to be installed and maintained. Sovereign tanking system provides a reliable, effective method of damp proofing below ground areas.The system is ideally suited to masonry structures and basements often found in older properties.

Treatment involves removal of the existing wall plaster and paint etc., in order to provide a sound substrate to receive the waterproofing system. Sovereign multicoat tanking slurry is then applied to the brickwork or basecoat by either brush, low pressure spray or trowel, depending on the particular project.

Following the application of Sovereign waterproofing products to the substrate, the walls are re-plastered using Sovereign Premix waterproof rendering system, incorporating salt inhibiters to combat the effects of ground salts in the masonry. The walls are then skimmed with plaster to provide a smooth finish.

Complete systems may include a new waterproof floor screed in conjunction with treatment to  the walls. Sovereign Structural waterproofing system is ideal for use on basement rooms and underground vaults.