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Tanking
Application of a cementitious waterproof coating directly to walls and floors to form a continuous, bonded barrier against water ingress in basements, cellars and below-ground structures subject to hydrostatic pressure.
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Tanking
Tanking is commonly used in cellars, basements, retaining wall voids and below-ground plant rooms. Procure Damp Proofing Group uses Safeguard Drybase and compatible cementitious tanking products, applied by technicians who have completed the Safeguard training course. Critical details including floor-wall junctions, pipe penetrations and construction joints are given particular attention to ensure system continuity and long-term reliability.
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How It Works
Survey and Tanking Specification
A Procure survey assesses the extent of water ingress, hydrostatic pressure, substrate condition and proposed use of the space to confirm that cementitious tanking is the appropriate system and to specify the correct product and application sequence.
Substrate Preparation and Application
The substrate is prepared thoroughly, including repointing, crack repair and surface cleaning as required, before the tanking coat is applied in the specified number of layers to achieve the correct coverage and thickness throughout.
Junction Detailing and Sign-Off
Floor-wall junctions, pipe penetrations and any construction joints are detailed carefully using the appropriate sealing products. The completed installation is inspected, documented and covered by the Procure workmanship guarantee.
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Why Choose Us?
A bonded barrier, not a managed system
Cementitious tanking is designed to keep water out entirely rather than manage water that has already entered. Where ground conditions allow, it provides a clean, permanent waterproof barrier without the need for ongoing drainage infrastructure or pump maintenance.
Substrate preparation carried out as standard
Tanking will fail if applied to a poorly prepared surface. Procure carries out all necessary crack repair, repointing and surface preparation before any tanking product is applied, ensuring the system has the sound substrate it needs to perform.
Safeguard Drybase, correctly specified and applied
Procure uses Safeguard Drybase and compatible cementitious products, installed by technicians who have completed the Safeguard training course, ensuring application rates, coat thicknesses and junction details all meet manufacturer specification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tanking is a waterproof coating bonded directly to the substrate to resist water ingress and keep the structure dry. A cavity drainage membrane does not prevent water entering the structure but instead channels it safely to a sump. Tanking is the right choice where the substrate is sound and hydrostatic pressure is within the product's capacity. Where these conditions cannot be met, a membrane system may be more appropriate.
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Procure Damp Proofing Group delivers survey-led cementitious tanking across Bedfordshire, with thorough preparation, correct specification and a 12-month workmanship guarantee on every installation.
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