BASE-TECT® is a systematic approach to basement waterproofing, guided by the British Standard 8102:2022 from early engagement, detailed design, site establishment and training, through to delivery, construction monitoring and final insurance-backed performance warranty.
Why BASE-TECT®?
We have solutions to suit most builds and waterproofing grades including;
TYPE A : Barrier Protection
(under concrete)
TYPE B : Integral Protection
(in concrete)
TYRE A/B : Integral & Barrier
(combo of under & in)
BS8102:2022 provides guidance for the TYPE of protective system required
TYPE A : Barrier Protection
(under concrete)
TYPE B : Integral Protection
(in concrete)
TYRE A/B : Integral & Barrier
(combo of under & in)
Level of risk is assessed, in accordance with BS8102:2022.
MARKHAM recommends engaging a qualified waterproofing consultant at the earliest possible stage of the design and construction process. to help select the appropriate system Type for the construction project.
TYPE A is described as ‘barrier protection’.
MEMBRANE+GASKET
The BASE-TECT® TYPE A includes:
CONQOR MAXIPRUFE PLUS self-healing membrane,
CONQOR 47B or 87B delayed swell gasket,
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS is:
STEP 1 : MEMBRANE & GASKET is installed onsite by approved installers
TYPE B is described as ‘integral protection’.
ADMIXTURE-GASKET-SPRAYON. Used when structures have no requirement for barrier e.g membrane
BASE-TECT® TYPE B system is BRANZ appraised, when installed as designed.
BASE-TECT® TYPE B includes:
CONQOR B50 sustainably sourced admixture,
CONQOR 47B or 87B delayed swell gasket,
and the option of spray-applied hydrogel treatment to the surface.
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS is:
STEP 1 : GASKET is installed onsite by approved installers
STEP 2 : WATERPROOFING ADMIX is added at the READYMIX or PRECAST Plant|
STEP 3 : Spray-Applied Hydrogel is applied onsite by approved Applicators
TYBE A/B COMBINED is both “barrier & integral” protection.
MEMBRANE-GASKET-ADMIX-SPRAYON
BASE-TECT® TYPE A/B is a hybrid system that goes above and beyond, combining features of the other two systems. This approach gives an unparalleled level of risk reduction, and allows flexibility of design.
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS is:
STEP 1 : MEMBRANE & GASKET is installed onsite by approved installers
STEP 2 : WATERPROOFING ADMIX is added at the READYMIX or PRECAST Plant
STEP 3 : Spray-Applied Hydrogel is applied onsite by approved Applicators
Technical data is available on our downloads page.
BASE-TECT® includes Supply, Installation, QA & performance guarantee.
This was previously our Supply & apply service.
BASE-TECT is NOT supply only of product. Its end-to-end Service.
Get the right TECT spec for your project – talk to our design team today.
Get the right TECT spec for your project – talk to our design team today.
Or need some help specifying our products? Let us know the details of your next project and we’ll get in touch.