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Case Study Stepoc Block New Build Basement – Buntingford, Herts Architect: RD Post, Architectural Ideas Structural Engineers: Andrew Mann Background: New basement built from Stepoc blocks. Beautiful Basements were commissioned to build and waterproof the basement. The basement is under a stunning family bungalow in beautiful rural Hertfordshire, effectively doubling the size of the property. The site has permanently high water table so a dual waterproofing system was installed. The waterproofing comprised thick bitumen sprayed on the outside (see www.nationaltanking.co.uk for details), whilst the inside had a full cavity drainage membrane and drainage system. There are 3 outside areas, 2 light wells and a large open sunken patio Construction Method: Stepoc concrete block with concrete core . Build Programme: Approx. 3 months Beautiful Basemets 3D Westbridge Industrial Park, Leicester LE3 5LX T: 0116 233 8180 F: 0871 433 5174 E: [email protected] W: www.beautiful-basements.co.uk

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Stepoc Block New Build Basement – Buntingford, Hert s Architect: RD Post, Architectural Ideas Structural Engineers: Andrew Mann

Background: New basement built from Stepoc blocks. Beautiful Basements were commissioned to build and waterproof the basement. The basement is under a stunning family bungalow in beautiful rural Hertfordshire, effectively doubling the size of the property. The site has permanently high water table so a dual waterproofing system was installed. The waterproofing comprised thick bitumen sprayed on the outside (see www.nationaltanking.co.uk for details), whilst the inside had a full cavity drainage membrane and drainage system. There are 3 outside areas, 2 light wells and a large open sunken patio Construction Method: Stepoc concrete block with concrete core . Build Programme: Approx. 3 months

Beautiful Basemets 3D Westbridge Industrial Park, Leicester LE3 5LX T: 0116 233 8180 F: 0871 433 5174 E: [email protected] W: www.beautiful-basements.co.uk