What is Groundwater?

Groundwater is the most commonly forgotten aspect of the water cycle as it is not readily seen.  The water cycle is the constant movement of water through the environment, traveling as slowly as a metre per year.  Evaporation of the oceans water, condenses into clouds ready for rainfall across the land.  After rainfall, the surface rainwater flows back into rivers and the sea.

There are numerous factors which need consideration when designing a waterproofing system for a below ground structure.  This article offers advice, guidance and important considerations for any homeowner looking to extend below ground.

There are many common pitfalls when it comes to designing a waterproofing system for podium decks, buried roofs, balconies and terraces. Products do not fail! When failures occur, it is due to the design and build philosophy not being correct. The devil is in the detail – all waterproofing elements must be considered at the construction design stage to be durable and effective.

As a responsible manufacturer, we care about our products and their correct installation, these factors impact highly on project success along with correct design and planning.  Being in the below ground and construction sectors we’re always saddened when stories of project failure hit the news.