Cellar Conversion and Wider Works - Shelsley Beauchamp, Worcestershire
SRS Ltd. were appointed by a specialist period property refurbishment contractor on a period property with origins in the 16th Century. SRS Ltd. were involved from an early stage in conducting a timber and damp survey to accessible areas and further inspections as the strip out works progressed, in addition, information was given on options to convert the cellar a storage room.
The cellar conversion included a full cavity drain membrane system to all walls and floors including linking to the 2mm membrane installed to the room above. Full perimeter drainage was installed linking to a twin pump system with battery back-up. Floor insulation and supporting boards were also installed.
Works within the main house included a new chemical damp-proof course injected and a 2mm cavity drain membrane installed to numerous areas of internal walls where required.
A widespread timber treatment package was carried out, including spray treatments and brush on, boron-based timber preservatives.
Works: Cellar Conversion and Wider Works.
Location: Shelsley Beauchamp, Worcestershire.
Client: Specialist Period Property Refurbishment Contractor.
Date: Spring 2019.
View of the cellar with main contractor installed supporting pillars and new drainage. SRS Ltd. installed all drill holes ready for membrane installation.
View of the cellar with main contractor installed supporting pillars and new drainage. SRS Ltd. installed all drill holes ready for membrane installation.
Floor insulation laid, alongside perimeter drainage and sump chamber with pumps.
Example of wall membrane being installed, floor insulation partial laid and the partial installation of perimeter drainage and waste pipes for the twin pump system.
Example of wall and floor membrane installed, including all joints sealed and sealed fixings holding membrane to the wall. Battery back-up and high water alarm cables installed on wall ready for connection.
Example of wall and floor membrane installed, including all joints sealed and sealed fixings holding membrane to the wall.
General view of wall and floor membraen installed including sump and pump chamber. All joints sealed including wall floor joint.
General view of wall and floor membraen installed including sump and pump chamber. All joints sealed including wall floor joint.
General view of wall and floor membraen installed including sump and pump chamber. All joints sealed including wall floor joint.