The benefits of using waterproofing membranes when constructing swimming pools

The usual material used in swimming pool construction is reinforced concrete with the added benefit of internal or negative side waterproofing.  Consideration to both ingress and egress of water needs to be factored equally when designing an appropriate waterproofing system. A Waterproofing Designer should consider many factors, such as the grades and dimensions of the concrete structure, is it earth retained on all elevations…

Brownfield land is a word specifically used to describe land which has previously been used for commercial or industrial purposes with suspected or known contamination (such as pollution or soil contamination) or land which has been in close proximity to pollution, hazardous waste or soil contamination. The Government pledged in April 2017 to unlock Brownfield land to accommodate our housing shortage.  Local authorities…

Good technical drawings reduce risk. Here at Delta, we understand the importance of technical drawings.  Our bank of new technical drawings, visually communicate effectively how our waterproofing management systems function, are drafted according to industry standards and offer visual advice how they should be constructed having been produced by our experienced and knowledgeable Technical Team. We have given…

A sump pump or pump station is a system which has been designed to collect water ingress or hydrostatic pressure which naturally enters a below ground structure (basement) and safely diverts it. A sump pump is usually installed along with a Cavity Drain System or Type C Waterproofing solution. Sump pumps are usually hardwired into a home’s electrical system and installed inside the building/structure.  As with domestic…