Water-resisting basement construction - a guide. Safeguarding new and existing basements against water and dampness. Summary report - guide to the full report (factors which most influence preliminary appraisal) (R140)

Guidance on the construction and improvement of new and existing water-resisting basements, covering all viable construction methods together with the active and passive precautions available to achieve the most appropriate and economic environmental control system. Key words: concrete and structures, building technology, flooding.