Waterproofing How-To Guides & Installation Advice

Explore step-by-step guides, technical drawings and best-practice tips for basement waterproofing, damp proofing, drainage systems, cavity membranes, sumps, pumps and protective coatings. Whether you’re a trade professional or working on a DIY project, you’ll find clear, practical guidance to help you choose the right system and install it correctly.

Waterproofing how-to guides and technical installation drawings

Why Choose Clever Shield

Damp Proofing

Damp Proofing

What Causes Rising Damp?

Choosing the Correct Coating

Roof Coating Application Guide

Treating dampness in walls with Wykamol

How to Apply Wykamol HydraDry

How to Install HydraFlex – Flexible Tanking Membrane

Difference Between HydraDry and HydraFlex

Installing Lectros Damp Proofing Systems

Installing Mapelastic Foundation Mortar

Installing Wykamol DPC Injection Cream

Control Mould with Wykamol Products

Basement Waterproofing

Basement Waterproofing

Best Basement Waterproofing System

Installing Wykamol Perimeter Drainage Channel

Cavity Drain Membranes

Cavity Drain Membranes

Installing Wykamol CM3 Mesh Membrane

Installing Wykamol CM8 Membrane

Installing Wykamol CM20 Membrane

What Membrane Tape Do I Need?

Best Fixings for Cavity Drain Membranes

Insulation Systems

Insulation Systems

Installing ISO-THERM Internal Wall Insulation

Installing Wykamol High Load XPS Boards

Sumps and Pumps

Sumps, Pumps & Drainage

Installing a Sump Pump

Wykamol Black Sump & Pump Kit

Installing a Foul Water Pumping Station

Car Parks

Car Parks

Rescryl Car Park Coatings – Durable & Waterproof

Mortars

Mortars

Installing Mapelastic Foundation Mortar

Roof Waterproofing Guides

Roofs

Roof Coating Application Guide

Desmopol Liquid PU Membrane

Roof Coating Application Guide

Green Roof Construction Guide

Pitched Green Roof Anti-Slip & Retention System Guide

Wykamol Drawings

Wykamol 3D Drawings

Detailed 3D technical drawings providing clear guidance on the correct design and installation of Wykamol waterproofing systems across basements, floors, walls, and below-ground structures. As approved distributors, we ensure these details align with current manufacturer specifications and British Standards, helping designers, specifiers, and installers achieve reliable, compliant waterproofing solutions.

Basement Lift Pit Injection Detail (WP034)

Basement Lift Pit Injection Detail (WP034)

Typical lift pit waterproofing with injection and drainage provisions.

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Basement Internal Drainage Perimeter (WP039)

Basement Internal Drainage Perimeter (WP039)

Internal perimeter drainage channel arrangement for Type C systems.

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Internal Type C Drained Protection (WP044)

Internal Type C Drained Protection (WP044)

Full cavity drain membrane system with controlled drainage.

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Brick Basement Wall–Floor Junction (WP012)

Brick Basement Wall–Floor Junction (WP012)

Wall-to-floor junction detail for cavity drain membrane systems.

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Cavity Drain Membrane Wall Install (WP003)

Cavity Drain Membrane Wall Install (WP003)

Typical internal wall installation arrangement for Type C systems.

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Brick Basement with High Load XPS & 8mm Membrane (WP011)

Brick Basement with High Load XPS & 8mm Membrane (WP011)

Brick basement construction using 8mm membranes and high load boards.

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Floor Slab — Wall Interface (WP019)

Floor Slab — Wall Interface (WP019)

Sealing and drainage detail at slab-to-wall junction.

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Masonry Wall — Floor Construction (WP048)

Masonry Wall — Floor Construction (WP048)

Masonry wall and slab interface with waterproofing continuity.

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Concrete Pile Drawing Detail (WP001)

Concrete Pile Drawing Detail (WP001)

Typical pile cap waterproofing arrangement and continuity detailing.

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Concrete Pile Dual Gas & Waterproofing (WP002)

Concrete Pile Dual Gas & Waterproofing (WP002)

Combined gas and waterproofing detailing around piled foundations.

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Sheet Pile with Cavity Drain & XPS Insulation (WP010)

Sheet Pile with Cavity Drain & XPS (WP010)

Internal waterproofing to sheet pile retaining walls with insulation detail.

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Modular Drainage Layout (WP0156)

Modular Drainage Layout (WP0156)

Indicative drainage layout using modular channel components.

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Damp Proofing Detail

Damp Proofing Detail

Typical damp proofing arrangement using Wykamol membrane solutions.

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Typical Tanking Drawing Detail (WP0151)

Typical Tanking Drawing Detail (WP0151)

Typical tanking build-up and junction detailing for waterproofing systems.

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Typical Green Roof Drawing Detail (WP0153)

Typical Green Roof Drawing Detail (WP0153)

Typical green roof build-up with insulation, membranes and protection layers.

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