Basement Waterproofing Q&A Series

Our Founder and Technical Director Ben Hickman has filmed a series of short videos designed to answer frequently asked questions about basement waterproofing and  best practice.

You can find the videos on our You Tube account here, or click on the links to each video below.

• What are the advantages of enlisting specialist design advice in the early stages of a project?

• How can you ensure that waterproofing designs meet current BS8102 standards?

• What are the challenges of retrofitting a basement?

• What are the common causes of waterproofing failure?

• How can you estimate the level of risk in a project?

• What factors influence waterproofing design?

• How can a Waterproofing Specialist get the best results working with a project team?

• How do you determine the suitability of different waterproofing systems?

• How can waterproofing design support sustainability goals?

• What does it mean to understand waterproofing from a holistic perspective?

• When should a basement waterproofing survey be carried out?

• At what stage should specialist waterproofing advice be sought in a project?

• How can I procure waterproofing well?

• How do you get quality assurance right with structural waterproofing?

• What are the grades of waterproofing performance?

• What is the cheapest structural waterproofing solution?

• What is the most reliable form of waterproofing?

• When do I need two forms of waterproofing?

• Which contractor should I use?

• What is the worst waterproofing you have seen?

• Which warranties matter?

• Why use an independent waterproofing design consultant?

• How does a Waterproofing Specialist add value at RIBA Stage 2?

• How does a Waterproofing Specialist add value at RIBA Stage 3?

• How does a Waterproofing Specialist add value at RIBA Stage 4?

• How does a Waterproofing Specialist add value at RIBA Stage 5?

• How does a Waterproofing Specialist add value at RIBA Stage 6?

• How does a design review from an independent Waterproofing Specialist ensure best practice?

• Why is it crucial to have a specialist team diagnose waterproofing defects?

• What role does effective communication and CQA play in the waterproofing success of a project?

• Why is it important to have expert client-side advice in a CMT role?

• How can you avoid costly mistakes when investigating waterproofing defects?

• What are the long-term costs and consequences of not involving a waterproofing specialist early in the design process?

• Why is it important to consider site-specific factors when developing a waterproofing strategy?

• What can happen when you rely on supplier advice alone?

• Why is it crucial to consider waterproofing as part of an overall design strategy?

• Why is broader context essential for waterproofing specialists?

• How does involvement at RIBA Stage 3 help the design team to create a coordinated design?

• What is the best way to manage waterproofing disputes on construction projects?

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