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Can’t go up? Let’s make space below!

Can’t go up? Let’s make space below!

by Tema Corporation / Monday, 24 January 2022 / Published in BUILDING, Drainage geocomposites, Foundation and underground structures, Foundation and underground structures - Damp proofing systems, Foundation and underground structures - Drainage systems, Foundation and underground structures - Systems for mechanical protection, Foundation and underground structures - Systems for Waterproofing, Studded membranes and accessories
Building - Basement: constructive and inspirational suggestions

Nowadays, certain solutions allow you to create perfectly liveable and comfortable basements.

Of course, existing little-used basements can also be renovated, but you need to take some constructive measures to ensure that the building is in good condition and the environment is healthy.

So let’s see what we need to focus on.

Damp and moisture seepage

Basements are in direct contact with the ground, both the floor and the vertical walls.

Rainwater or ground moisture can penetrate concrete, leading to marks and mould that may cause the wall to peel. The aesthetic damage is as serious as the structural damage: mould is anything but healthy!

It therefore becomes necessary to provide a separation barrier between the structure and the ground that performs the function of damp-proofing, i.e. controlling moisture in the absence of hydrostatic pressure (click here to read more).

TeMa Building Solutions suggests T-Bentostop, in the F and F XL versions, a geocomposite, which attaches to concrete and consists of natural sodium bentonite with a waterproofing function, and T-Kone, the HDPE studded membrane available in several versions.

Damp and moisture seepage

Drainage

Groundwater or dispersed water may flow in the ground, even near structures, therefore increasing the load on walls. So, it is essential to drain water and prevent it from entering by reducing the hydrostatic pressure on surfaces: T-Kone G Drain, T-Net Drain studded membranes and the drainage geocomposites in the T-Mix Drain range perform this function while keeping walls dry.

Drainage

Mechanical protection of waterproofing

The vertical walls of basement rooms have to withstand heavy loads exerted by the ground. It is therefore essential to provide systems to protect the waterproof layer in order to guarantee the safety and long life of the building.

The T-Kone, T-Kone Star and TMD (also in the Plus version) range are studded membranes specifically designed for foundations and underground structures: their high load-bearing capacity makes them ideal for such applications.

Mechanical protection of waterproofing

Aeration

To keep masonry dry and allow constant and substantial air circulation, studded membranes can be installed with the studs facing inwards. In this way, their raised shape creates aeration channels that allow the wall to literally “breathe”.

 

Ideas for renovating your basement

It has been estimated that the value of your property increases by about a third if you have a well-planned basement. An extra room is always very useful and its intended use may vary greatly.

You can opt for a studio for working from home, a spacious laundry room for hanging up your washing, a playroom for your children, a  relaxation area, a rehearsal room for talented home musicians, or even a free space for hosting friends, a  wine cellar for preserving the best bottles with a tasting area, a gym or a personal home  cinema.

 

 

 

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