ᐅ Watertight concrete structure ("white tank") and drainage: when is each required?
Created on: 1 Oct 2011 19:01
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speer
Hello everyone,
can someone explain to me when a "white tank" (watertight concrete shell) is required? A representative visited us a few days ago and said it depends on many factors whether this measure is necessary. In his opinion, it would be unnecessary if the drainage can be connected to the sewer system.
So when exactly is it needed, and can I have this clarified before buying the house? Can someone explain this to me?
can someone explain to me when a "white tank" (watertight concrete shell) is required? A representative visited us a few days ago and said it depends on many factors whether this measure is necessary. In his opinion, it would be unnecessary if the drainage can be connected to the sewer system.
So when exactly is it needed, and can I have this clarified before buying the house? Can someone explain this to me?
Using wall plugs (anchors) does not inherently cause any damage, as the plugs do not go all the way through and are self-sealing. Your cellar walls are thicker than a ship’s hull. In visible areas, you also won’t have any hydrostatic pressure, unless you are building your basement in a river.
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Christian AHS19 Sep 2013 21:29Hello,
Everything is going well so far – today the scaffolding was removed, and I can now finish insulating the exposed areas of the basement.
I am using perimeter insulation, but without tongue and groove; instead, it’s ribbed for better plaster adhesion. Today, I also picked up the anchors and the mineral-based construction adhesive.
According to the supplier, the adhesive is applied at about 1cm (0.4 inches) thickness for level adjustment. Our basement, made from precast elements, is built quite precisely – so there isn’t much to level out.
I’m wondering exactly when to install the anchors?
My gut feeling is that once the boards are in place and the adhesive has cured, I should drill the anchor holes and install the anchors.
If I drill the holes beforehand, it would be very tricky to apply the adhesive and then try to locate the 4–5 holes per board blindly.
Does anyone have more information on this?
Thanks and regards,
Chris
Everything is going well so far – today the scaffolding was removed, and I can now finish insulating the exposed areas of the basement.
I am using perimeter insulation, but without tongue and groove; instead, it’s ribbed for better plaster adhesion. Today, I also picked up the anchors and the mineral-based construction adhesive.
According to the supplier, the adhesive is applied at about 1cm (0.4 inches) thickness for level adjustment. Our basement, made from precast elements, is built quite precisely – so there isn’t much to level out.
I’m wondering exactly when to install the anchors?
My gut feeling is that once the boards are in place and the adhesive has cured, I should drill the anchor holes and install the anchors.
If I drill the holes beforehand, it would be very tricky to apply the adhesive and then try to locate the 4–5 holes per board blindly.
Does anyone have more information on this?
Thanks and regards,
Chris
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