Basements

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Waterproofing basements

By Alan Bulleyment 1 July 1998, Build 47

During April and early May, BRANZ ran a seminar series throughout New Zealand on domestic concrete floor and basement construction. Some of the subjects that kept cropping up during question time all around the country related to concrete basement waterproofing.

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Building down

By Trevor Pringle 1 October 2014, Build 144

Once we start building habitable, garage or storage spaces below ground, the level of complication increases. With little opportunity to make repairs, getting the damp-proofing right first time is critical.

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Down and dirty

By Trevor Pringle 1 April 2016, Build 153

Basements can be a handy part of any home. Ensuring they will be dry and warm throughout their life can be a significant challenge for both the designer and the builder.

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