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Waterproofing British Standard 8102 updated for first time in 13 years – what do you need to know?

This standard, or code of practice for protection of structures against water from the ground, has not been revised since 2009.
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A day in the life of a Senior Waterproofing Technician

With years of experience in a busy and varied role under his belt, Sika’s Tom Perry speaks to us about his responsibilities and what a day in the life of a Senior Waterproofing Technician looks like.
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Sika: A world of choice for BBA-certified waterproofing products

Widely known as the ‘gold standard’ of product quality, BBA certification from the British Board of Agrément provides peace of mind and reassurance for waterproofing companies, products and systems alike.
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Fighting water ingress: Keeping construction and movement joints dry

Buildings are most vulnerable to leakage at the joint. The purpose of joint sealing is to create a secure barrier to protect against water ingress, an ever-present and potentially damaging threat on any areas where structural integrity could be compromised.
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Product Focus: Sika-1 Pre-Bagged Waterproofing render system

With a strong background in civil and structural engineering as well as experience in temporary works, steel and concrete design, Ismail Hussein, Sika’s Waterproofing Render Manager for London, tells us all about one of our latest product launches; Sika-1 Pre-Bagged System.
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Sikalastic® 8800: the power behind high concrete protection and waterproofing

A liquid-applied material for Type A (barrier) construction, Sikalastic® 8800 is a rapid-curing polyurea membrane that provides very high concrete protection.
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The benefits of a Type C (drainage) system

A Type C (drainage) system is a water management system in which a cavity drain is utilised to control water once it has penetrated the structure of a building.
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How to protect below-ground structures from a silent killer: Radon

Once dubbed as the ‘invisible gas that’s a bigger killer than carbon monoxide’ which causes 1,100 deaths a year in the UK*, Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas which is generated from the Uranium in all rocks and soil.
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Waterproofing existing below ground structures

The waterproofing of existing below ground structures, particularly ageing ones, needs as much careful planning as a new-build project in terms of materials and process. System options, however, tend to be more limited when it comes to putting a watertight seal on a basement or below-ground area already in use.
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Sikalastic® 800HA: building elasticity into concrete protection

Sikalastic®-800HA is a two component, polyurea-based waterproofing membrane which is solvent free, highly elastic and virtually odourless. Used on protected podium decks, the product is self-levelling and it doesn’t require reinforcement.