Basement Renovations Bradford

Basement Renovations Bradford performs basement repairs in Bradford promptly and inexpensively in accordance with building codes and regulations. In our 8 years of experience since 2013, we have completed more than a multitude of basement repair and improvement orders for high-rise residential buildings and private homes.

How to avoid repeated repair of cellar walls with your own hands?

In the case that on a plot of land next to the cellar is traced soil subsidence, then, as a rule, it is associated with the influence of ground or sedimentary waters.

First of all, for those places that have suffered damage, excavate the ground, and then backfill the space, but with the addition of fine crushed stone and sand. Backfilling should be performed in layers with compacting and compaction of each of them.

To completely prevent the violation of the integrity of the surface next to the cellar, make in advance the soil by planting small shrubs and grass. Of course, this will not be a panacea, but the likelihood of subsequent destruction through ground subsidence will be less.

Groundwater in clay soil

If your cellar is built in dense clay soil, it is regularly exposed to the negative effects of water. Dense soil layers trap sedimentary moisture, preventing it from escaping quickly.

This "stagnant" water is often the main cause of dampness in the cellar. It is active where loose ground layers that let in and filter sedimentary moisture are surrounded by dense layers (marl, clay, loam).

To reduce the likelihood of such waterlogging, it is necessary to take care of the construction of a drainage channel, which would ensure rapid drainage of sedimentary water. At the same time it is necessary to eliminate the disturbed structure and moisture of the soil. An excellent solution would be to create a good drainage system, but such measures involve considerable expense. Therefore, as a solution to the problem they are chosen not so often.

Tiling the walls of the cellar with tiles

Many people prefer to perform wall tiling, which makes the repair somewhat more expensive and complicated. The quality of the lining of the cellar largely depends on how carefully and correctly the solution will be prepared. Typically, cement-sand mortar is used for tiling the interior walls.

The ratio of sand to cement for smooth tiles is 1:4, and for embossed tiles - 1:5. It is not recommended to exceed the cement content in the mortar. In such a case, although the strength of the mortar increases, shrinkage, which leads to shrinkage cracks, also increases.

You can determine the suitability of the mortar by putting a little mortar on the back of the tile, then turn the tile over and shake it. If a 3 mm layer of mortar remains on the tile, it is suitable for tiling.

The joints formed between the tiles should be filled with mortar, which consists of cement and water in the following ratio of 1:0.5.

Conclusion

By and large, the repair of walls in the cellar with their own hands can be done without serious labor costs and involvement of specialists. But if the cellar is under the house, and there are problems with waterproofing, then you will have to break through to the outer walls, which can only be done by professional builders, such as the team Basement Renovations Bradford.

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