Report R 139 Water-resisting basements. Part 6 - Water and vapour resistance of residential basements. (7 of 12)

Publication Year

1995

Document Status

Replaced, remains current

Abstract

Gives guidance on water and vapour protection of new and existing basements; distinguishes between guidance appropriate to deep and shallow basements; includes references to forms of deep basement construction such as diaphragm and secant walls, contiguous bored piles and shallow basements of concrete, masonry or steel sheet piling; provides illustrated examples of construction types; and takes account of the control of dampness by appropriate ventilation and heating. It is primarily intended for use by architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors and their clients.

Document History

This document is part of a larger document, Water-resisting basements, which has been split into parts for ease of use.

ISBN

9780860174264

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