Tanking

Penetrating damp is the ingress of external moisture into a property through the walls or into the basement/cellar below ground.

Where possible the source of the moisture is controlled such as a leaking gutter or down pipe. The exterior walls can be protected with repointing, rendering or the application of an invisible silicon water repellent.

When penetrating damp occurs below ground, such as in a basement/cellar, the source of dampness cannot be removed and thus a variety of specialised "tanking" systems are applied by our experts to provide a barrier between the damp brickwork and the decorated surface. The type of tanking system used will depend on the end requirements for the area under consideration.

If the basement is to be used as part of the living accommodation, the most popular form of treatment would be the cavity drain membrane system which is applied to the walls and floor which provides a dry environment which insulates and reduces condensation problems. This system is more economic than some other systems available. Alpine Preservation Limited can offer other forms of tanking depending on the type of structure and needs of the client.