Dealing with damp underground

Delta Lath Membrane in full basement
Building on a slope, full basement to the front and ground level to rear.                          
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A Providing a breathable insulated wall above ground and water control where below ground.  delta lath allows moisture to travel, alleviating high pressure areas that often result in tanking and water proofing failures. lime based insulation to moderate humidity levels where BREATHABILITY is restricted. 

Thermal Conductivity 0.045 W/mK

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HOUSE ON A HILL IN DUBLIN

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BEFORE THE WORKS
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BEFORE THE WORKS

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THE BASEMENT WOULD DECEIVE YOU THAT ALL WAS IN ORDER,

BUT THE SMELL OF DAMP TELLS YOU OTHERWISE.

START TO DIG AND REMOVE AND SEE THE

DRY ROT NIGHTMARE HIDING BELOW





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THE DELTA LATH ALLOWS MOISTURE TO MOVE REDUCING

PRESSURE BUILDUPS THAT CAUSE TANKING SYSTEMS TO FAIL.





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THE FINISHED SPACE, WARM AND DRY. LIME PLASTERED

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