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Basements, does anyone know how long sika render etc takes to dry?

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Pannacotta · 20/01/2009 16:55

We cannot afford to do membrane and pump type tanking so are going for Sika render to protect against damp.
Any ideas how long this takes to dry out?
Thanks

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Pannacotta · 20/01/2009 19:32

Anyone?

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SexyDomesticatedDad · 20/01/2009 20:15

I'm pretty sure this is what we have - already installed - but we had to re-do one wall a few years ago. As I recall about a week or less to dry out.

Pannacotta · 20/01/2009 20:29

Thanks SDD that is good news.
Does it work ok generally?
Cant quite believe the cost of the membrane/pump method (have been quoted 20K plus for that...)

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SexyDomesticatedDad · 22/01/2009 09:29

Generally it works fine BUT make sure that once the render stuff is done you follow any instructions on finishes to apply etc. We had to rectify problems here due to the previous owners not following recommendations and good practices. It still does 'breathe' damp into the basement so we use a dehumidifier most of the time which sorts it out plus you need to think about what decorating materials you use. Have an en-suite shower / toilet room down there too which is fully tiled and used the special waterproof type of plaster board and extra ventilation within the tiling scheme. I'm sure a full membrane / pumped system is genrally better although have heard in a few cases where it goes wrong its much harder to rectify after.

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