Here are a couple photos of a MacLennan technician starting to prepare the surfaces for another large basement waterproofing project in central London.
Surface preparation is the most essential part to a basement waterproofing projects success, a poor substrate produces sub-par waterproofing.
Here at MacLennan we try to make sure we are capable of working in any type of weather. Here are some pictures of a tent erected to protect the deck of a waterproofing project as we work on it in London.
On Friday the entire staff of MacLennan was given a day of training on health and safety. All aspects were covered throughout the day in our function room. As part of the training, an in-depth look into all procedures and an explanation of the paperwork they were likely to encounter in any situation was given.
Here at MacLennan we strive to make sure all of our staff receive the most up to date training when it comes to their safety.
The most expensive form of extension: it costs £200 per sq foot to do the digging, and another £100 per sq foot to do the fitting out. So unless your house is worth £300 per sq ft, you won’t see your money back. It is also the most serious form of extension, as it is going to affect the structural load of your property. Not to be undertaken lightly, or without careful consideration, then. You will need to hire specialists to do the design and the installation, and you will almost certainly have to move out of the house for several months. That said, you can create fantastic spaces underneath your home, and extending your house like this means you can stay in it for longer, enjoy it more and sell it quicker when the time comes. I have just had a basement put in at my home in south-west London. It cost £300 per sq foot to dig and fit out, but houses in the street sell for between £700 and £900 per sq foot, depending on condition – which, in theory, means that for every £1 invested into the house, potentially £3 was added to its value. Also, when I bought the house it was 2,200 sq feet and now with basement and kitchen extension it is 4,000 sq feet – so it has virtually doubled in size. As I say, the real value lies in increasing your living space.”
Here at MacLennan we agree with Phil that a specialist contractor is best suited to the job, and that the benefits of carrying out a conversion can be substantial.
Newton 103-S is a two-component, cementitious, modified-polymer waterproofing membrane with high adhesion, that can be applied very quickly.
It is designed for the internal and external waterproofing of concrete water-retaining and water-resisting structures such as reservoirs, water tanks and below ground structures.
Here is a MacLennan operative installing it on an upstand of a large commercial property.
Here at MacLennan we design, supply and install all of our waterproofing systems, so having a retinue of products such as these allows us to offer a complete package to nearly any projects specific needs.
