Cellar Repair

CELLAR CONVERTION

ABOUT CELLAR CONVERTIONS

Cellar conversions are very popular in the cities where space is at a premium and there is next to no garden. A typical cellar was the coal store or just an underground dumping area for things irrelevant of them getting wet.  Nowadays, however, there is a fashion to convert the old coal houses into stores, offices, utility rooms or saunas. 

MEMBRANES OR TANKING

Most commonly used would be the 8mm cavity drainage membrane due to the cost difference between a cement render and membrane (the membrane being the cheaper and more reliable option)

It is also easier to take the cellar to a finish with plasterboard with the membrane as you can fix through the membrane with the waterproof plugs.

Top tip if converting a cellar is to make sure the air is getting mechanically changed this will stop mold appearing and damaging the contents

(please look at the http://www.alliancetimber.com/services/condensation-control.php web page for more details on Positive Pressure Fans).

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