Drained Cavity System
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A Drained Cavity within the basement or sub-structure is the provision of a continuous pre-formed cavity, which intercepts and drains away incoming water in accordance with BS8102:1990 (Type C form of construction). There is a permanent reliance on this cavity to collect groundwater seepage through the structure and channel it to drains or a sump for removal by drainage or pumping. When selecting a suitable drainage cavity system the external basement structure must provide enough resistance to water ingress to ensure the cavity only accepts a controlled amount of water. Consideration should also be given to the form of construction, ground water levels, external ground drainage,
soil type and ground contamination.
RIW Cavity Drain is a profiled HDPE sheet cavity former that provides a clear and safe route for water seepage into an existing or new basement. It will also provide the all important vapour barrier to enable this low risk form of construction (BS8102, type C) to be used for the highest grade of basement usage (BS8102, grade 4) without ventilating the cavity. RIW Cavity Drain is usually installed inside the basement structure and onto the structural slab. Facilities for draining ground water ingress must be incorporated into the design and this can involve casting the structural slab
to falls and/or with drainage channels to direct water to pumped collection sumps and/or to a gravity fed drainage system. Two sizes of RIW Cavity Drain are available (20mm and 5 mm) and selection depends upon type of construction, ground conditions and expected quantity of water ingress. The 20mm system is normally used for horizontal work, with the 5mm system being used vertically.
RIW Plasterdrain, works on the same principle as RIW Cavity Drain but incorporates a surface designed to support plaster or render finishes. It is usually used where internal space is at a premium and where a low level of water ingress is envisaged. It should only be used vertically to damp walls above ground, where it can be ventilated top and bottom, or in conjunction with the larger RIW Cavity Drain membrane on the floor, within a basement. |
