The new Tesco Extra store planned for
Seagrove Road, Plymouth needed to be fully waterproofed. BSWA member
Wykamol was called in to advise them of the best waterproofing solution
and was subsequently specified by the architect.
Wykamol BBA approved CM8 was used on all
the soil retaining foundation walls and then on the floors. An aquadrain
system was incorporated into the design so that any water which did
come through the foundation walls could be drained away to prevent
flooding.
Numerous site visits were made to check
progress and meetings held with the architect to keep a close eye on the
finer details of the drainage system. New build waterproofing should
always be carried out by a professional in order to avoid the devastating
results often left behind by those without the necessary expertise and
experience.