Report R 139 Water-resisting basements

Publication Year

1995

Document Status

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. Intended for use by architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors and their clients.

ISBN

9780860174264

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