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Title: Basement construction and waterproofing
Subtitle: Part 2: Construction, safety, insulation and services

Ref Code: GG72/2
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Abstract1: This Good Building Guide discusses one of the main challenges when designing a basement: preventing water or water vapour ingress. The focus is on dampness due to penetration of groundwater, sometimes complicated by rising damp.

Contents: Construction methods for domestic-scale basements

 

Year Published: 2007

ISBN: 978-1-86081-982-7

 

Pages: 6

 

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