ADD
Waterproofing - Combined System for Waterproofing and Radon Management
by Wykamol
Wykamol have announced
ADD Waterproofing, a combined system for waterproofing and radon
management in basements and cellars.
Basement rooms
can provide valuable extra living or working space, however there are two
important environmental factors that must be considered when going below
ground: water and radon gas.
Secondly, it is
recognised that basements are at increased risk of containing elevated
levels of radon, the naturally occurring radioactive gas, so special
measures should be implemented to ensure it is not allowed to accumulate
within the property.
Aquis Double
Defence (ADD) Waterproofing has been developed to provide a combined
solution to effectively manage both of these environmental
challenges. By using a combination of physical barriers and air control,
the unique system is able to create a dry and healthy living space.
A system which
relies solely on a physical barrier is vulnerable to defects which may
allow radon gas to permeate into the accommodation, or cause gas migration
to other parts of the property. The ADD Waterproofing system’s air
management components control where the gas can collect and actively vent
it to a safe location away from the interior of the property.
A welcome
side-effect of these air management components is their ability to control
the humidity within the basement, therefore minimising the risk of
condensation, lowering the cost of heating (drier air requires less energy
to heat) and helping to ensure the air being breathed is clean, fresh and
healthy.
