Our Technical Consultant, Paul Callaghan was approached by Kings of Essex to give assistance on a particularly technically complicated project.  Kings of Essex have previously worked with Paul on waterproofing projects and knew Paul would be able to furnish them with a waterproofing solution which could be incorporated in this complex waterproofing challenge. The project in question was a new build luxury property in North…

The Gunnery, Kent is a unique and interesting project. United Kingdom’s coast line is littered with abandoned military bases and forts which tell stories of England’s defence to a range of enemies.  Coastal fortifications can date back to 1534 and earlier, with many constructed under the rule of Henry VIII. During WWII the South was deemed as the most threatened part of England by German invasion. Kent is less than 30 miles from…

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…

Timberwise’s (South East) team were called upon to investigate a property with a problematic damp basement in Sittingbourne, Kent. The property is a typical Victorian constructed circa 1900’s semi-detached, brick constructed dwelling. Timberwise’s waterproofing specialists were asked to change the basement into a habitable living space and to provide the most effective waterproofing solution to resolve the damp issues…