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Cavity drain membrane systems

Cavity drain systems manage water rather than holding it back and are often used for habitable conversions.

Concrete basement wall with insulation boards and dimpled drainage membrane
Photo: Patrick Oberdörfer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cavity drain systems manage water rather than holding it back and are often used for habitable conversions.

Do this first

  • Keep electrics and extension leads away from any water.
  • Move belongings off the floor and away from damp walls.
  • Photograph where water or damp appears, and note whether it follows heavy rain.
  • Clear gutters and gullies if it is safe to do so.

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