Historical building waterproofing

Basements are nothing new. In previous centuries, some of our most famous and respected buildings and architects have exploited the potential of a basement as a habitable option. In fact, basements can be found in some of our earliest churches and religious buildings.

Prior to the First World War basements were commonly used as accommodation for domestic staff. Their inclusion within the building structure was often made simple because of the need to dig deep foundations. But in the 21th century, the need to either re waterproof a basement or install a basement waterproofing system to both historical basements and throughout the building is ever increasing with the ever-changing use of basements and failure of the original waterproofing.

Maclennan-LSE will not only design a full waterproofing system for historical buildings, we will also guarantee that the design and materials used will be sympathetic to the fabric of the building and often completely demountable and can last for a period of 10yrs or longer for special projects.

Maclennan-LSE has the experience and knowledge to complete waterproofing works in historical buildings. They work closely with the likes of English Heritage to install suitable waterproofing systems which are either completely demountable or still keep the aesthetics of the property to as close as original as possible.

Over the last few years we have completed numerous projects such as:

• Waterproofing a museum’s leaking roof
• Stopping free lime from ruining the artifacts;
• Designing and installing 4 basement waterproofing solutions on the estate where the Duke of Clarence built in the 1740’s for royalty.
• Waterproofing basements in Historic vaulted buildings in Bath, Salisbury Cathedral Close, Central London and on numerous country estates.
• Designed waterproofing for Historic forts and castles.

Visit our case studies section for a better and detailed view of the type of historic properties we look at and contact MacLennan-LSE now to better preserve what needs to be preserved.