Structural waterproofing consultant - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 09:17, 12 December 2020

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	The benefits of appointing a consultant are that they are specially qualified and experienced in creating solutions to prevent water ingress that can work within any constraints (e.g. budget, spatial) that the project faces.		The benefits of appointing a consultant are that they are specially qualified and experienced in creating solutions to prevent water ingress that can work within any constraints (e.g. budget, spatial) that the project faces.

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	* Basement waterproofing.		* Basement waterproofing.
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	* Wall insulation and moisture risk.		* Wall insulation and moisture risk.

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Designing Buildings at 11:30, 18 June 2020

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	* Wall insulation and moisture risk.		* Wall insulation and moisture risk.

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Editor at 13:47, 20 April 2018

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	* Consultant team.		* Consultant team.
	* Damp in buildings.		* Damp in buildings.
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	* Planning (Subterranean Development) Bill.		* Planning (Subterranean Development) Bill.
	* Reservoir construction.		* Reservoir construction.

Designing Buildings at 09:15, 17 April 2018

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	When designing below-ground projects, BS 8102:2009 (Code of practice for protection of below ground structures against water from the ground) recommends that a specialist consultant is included in the design team from the outset. They are commonly appointed to consult on basement and swimming pool projects, where the risks of inadequate waterproofing are particularly high.		When designing below-ground projects, BS 8102:2009 (Code of practice for protection of below ground structures against water from the ground) recommends that a specialist consultant is included in the design team from the outset. They are commonly appointed to consult on basement and swimming pool projects, where the risks of inadequate waterproofing are particularly high.

−	It has often been the case in the past that architects or structural engineers assumed responsibility for structural waterproofing design. However, this can lead to over-design of waterproofing and an over-reliance on manufacturer details. This can also be the case if a manufacturer is appointed as the specialist since they will inevitably specify their own products~~, and can often avoid design liability~~. Both of these scenarios can lead to the client receiving a less optimal solution than a specialist ~~would have been able to provide~~. ~~It can also be the case that an~~ insurance underwriter may insist on a waterproofing specialist being appointed.	+	It has often been the case in the past that architects or structural engineers assumed responsibility for structural waterproofing design. However, this can lead to over-design of waterproofing and an over-reliance on manufacturer's details. This can also be the case if a manufacturer is appointed as the specialist since they will inevitably specify their own products. Both of these scenarios can lead to the client receiving a less optimal solution than might be devised by a specialist. An insurance underwriter may insist on a waterproofing specialist being appointed.

−	The benefits of appointing a consultant are that they are specially qualified and experienced in creating solutions to prevent water ingress that can work within any constraints (e.g. budget, spatial) that the project faces. The advantage of appointing a specialist consultant rather than a waterproofing contractor within the design team is that it can prevent best value by locking waterproofing into that particular contractor who may not have the suitably qualified professionals to conform to BS 8102.	+	The benefits of appointing a consultant are that they are specially qualified and experienced in creating solutions to prevent water ingress that can work within any constraints (e.g. budget, spatial) that the project faces.

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	* Reservoir construction.		* Reservoir construction.
	* Substructure.		* Substructure.
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	* Understanding dampness.		* Understanding dampness.
	* Wall insulation and moisture risk.		* Wall insulation and moisture risk.

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A structural waterproofing consultant is a specialist appointed to provide information and guidance relating to the design, installation and maintenance of a structure’s waterproofing.

When designing below-ground projects, BS 8102:2009 (Code of practice for protection of below ground structures against water from the ground) recommends that a specialist consultant is included in the design team from the outset. They are commonly appointed to consult on basement and swimming pool projects, where the risks of inadequate waterproofing are particularly high.

It has often been the case in the past that architects or structural engineers assumed responsibility for structural waterproofing design. However, this can lead to over-design of waterproofing and an over-reliance on manufacturer details. This can also be the case if a manufacturer is appointed as the specialist since they will inevitably specify their own products, and can often avoid design liability. Both of these scenarios can lead to the client receiving a less optimal solution than a specialist would have been able to provide. It can also be the case that an insurance underwriter may insist on a waterproofing specialist being appointed.

The benefits of appointing a consultant are that they are specially qualified and experienced in creating solutions to prevent water ingress that can work within any constraints (e.g. budget, spatial) that the project faces. The advantage of appointing a specialist consultant rather than a waterproofing contractor within the design team is that it can prevent best value by locking waterproofing into that particular contractor who may not have the suitably qualified professionals to conform to BS 8102.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Basement waterproofing.
* Consultant team.
* Damp in buildings.
* Planning (Subterranean Development) Bill.
* Reservoir construction.
* Substructure.
* Understanding dampness.
* Wall insulation and moisture risk.

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