Retaining walls can be external walls forming part of the landscape design, or walls that form part of a property. Landscape walls are much less critical but often require a retaining wall waterproofing membrane to prevent dampness from the ground spoiling the aesthetic nature of the design, with weep holes being incorporated to alleviate hydrostatic pressure where required.
Waterproof Membranes for Retaining Walls
Walls that protect accommodation areas must be considered as a higher risk and tanked accordingly (See also External Tanking). Subsoil drainage will enhance the structural waterproofing design and is often a requirement by the structural engineer to reduce hydrostatic pressure on the structure.
