Case studies

Although primarily designed to waterproof basements, the range of Delta products were used at ground level on a semi-detached property in Hertfordshire that suffered from severe flooding. This is not the first contract where the Delta system has been selected for ‘Flood Recovery’ and Delta has long been highlighting the economic and speed of application benefits for the products in such situations. After the flood at…

As this project was a double level basement a continuous waterproofing system was specified and designed by Delta’s Paul Callaghan CSSW to drain and manage any water ingress that may enter the structure below ground. Firstly a ‘Type B’ waterproofing concrete system was poured against the piles with a ‘Type C’ cavity drain membrane waterproofing system (Delta System) mechanically fixed to the walls of both levels and a floor…

A housing unit within the BRE Victorian Terrace demonstration project is being refurbished with a range of materials, products and innovations that will make it flood resilient. The aim of the project is to raise awareness amongst contractors and householders of the most effective ways to repair and refurbish a house that has been flooded which may be at risk of being flooded again. The main components of the system are the cavity…

Delta Membrane Systems played a key role with this work, by supplying the Köster PUR Gel for all vaulted ceilings and earth retaining walls – to ensure the original brickwork facades were maintained. Work was carried out by Harrison Waterproofing, a company that has made use of Delta products over many years. Design manager and group director Simon Harrison takes up the story: “When I was approached to help with the scheme…