I've read, with great interest, a lot of very informative posts about suggested methods of damp-proofing cellars / basements. Does anybody out there have any experience of having actually completed such a project? I know it's tempting to have a look on diynot.com for an answer, go off and do the suggested work, and not report back on your results.
I've got a 3.5m x 3.5m cellar which I use for storage. Unfortunately, it is damp (not flooded damp - I have a sump pump in a pit to prevent that) and some of my stuff has been damaged (slight mildew on furnishings and warping of paper/pictures). I found a product, Waterproof Mortar, by Hanson sold under the Supamix brand, which claimed to be the ideal solution when rendered onto the walls. Unfortunately I can't find anywhere that stocks it; I could order it directly from Hanson, but I'd have to buy a whole pallet-load! Does anyone know of anywhere stocking this? I've tried all the usuals - Wickes, Travis Perkins, B&Q, Keyline, etc.
I don't want to use a bitumen-type coating, because I would probably die from the fumes, using it in a confined cellar!
I've also read o these forums about SWS slurry. Has anyone out there had experience of this? With good/bad results? This sounds like it could be the answer to my prayers.
The external house/garden drainage is fine.
Many thanks in advance!
I've got a 3.5m x 3.5m cellar which I use for storage. Unfortunately, it is damp (not flooded damp - I have a sump pump in a pit to prevent that) and some of my stuff has been damaged (slight mildew on furnishings and warping of paper/pictures). I found a product, Waterproof Mortar, by Hanson sold under the Supamix brand, which claimed to be the ideal solution when rendered onto the walls. Unfortunately I can't find anywhere that stocks it; I could order it directly from Hanson, but I'd have to buy a whole pallet-load! Does anyone know of anywhere stocking this? I've tried all the usuals - Wickes, Travis Perkins, B&Q, Keyline, etc.
I don't want to use a bitumen-type coating, because I would probably die from the fumes, using it in a confined cellar!
I've also read o these forums about SWS slurry. Has anyone out there had experience of this? With good/bad results? This sounds like it could be the answer to my prayers.
The external house/garden drainage is fine.
Many thanks in advance!