Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Gives guidance on water and vapour protection of new and existing basements; distinguishes between guidance appropriate to deep and shallow basements; includes references to forms of deep basement construction such as diaphragm and secant walls, contiguous bored piles and shallow basements of concrete, masonry or steel sheet piling; provides illustrated examples of construction types; and takes account of the control of dampness by appropriate ventilation and heating. Intended for use by architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors and their clients.
ISBN
9780860174264
Subjects
- Types of Spaces within buildings
- Waterproofing/damp proofing
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Building types
- Basements
Publisher History
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.