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We've spent over 100 years researching, learning and developing the most effective ways to prevent and manage water ingress and damp. Here's a useful directory of explanations, information and advice to help you protect your property. Need more help? Call us or email!

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What is the Best Basement Waterproofing Method?

The Best Basement Waterproofing Method When waterproofing design is done correctly, unfortunately there is no... Read more

Tanking a cellar with Newton waterproofing systems

Enhancing Basement Waterproofing: The Essential Guide to Sump Pumps for Architects and Specifiers

In the realm of basement waterproofing, few components play as crucial a role as the... Read more

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What are Sump Pumps and How do They Work?

What Are Sump Pumps? A sump pump system is a combination of a water-collecting sump... Read more

3D Drawing of a Basement Waterproofing System

Does Tanking Require Building Regulations?

Basement conversions are a popular way to transform unused interior space. Whether in a residential... Read more

Newton Collaborates on Innovative New Pollution Capture System

Newton Waterproofing is the UK's leading independent supplier of structural waterproofing systems, associated pumping and... Read more

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How Long do Sump Pumps Last?

Sump pumps are designed to remove ground water from basements and cellars. They are available... Read more

What is Internal Tanking?

Internal Tanking 'Tanking' is a term used to describe internal or external waterproof barriers that... Read more

How to Protect Your Property from Radon Gas

When you’re a homeowner looking for a new house, it’s important to ensure that your... Read more

What is External Tanking?

'Tanking' is a long-established name for external or internal waterproof barriers that are designed to... Read more

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What is a Dry Basement?

For any basement conversion or below ground-level building project, some level of waterproofing will be... Read more

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Your Guide to Successfully Converting Your Basement

What do you do if you want a larger home but your garden or land... Read more

Tanking & Waterproofing – What’s The Difference?

The difference between waterproofing and tanking We are frequently asked about the difference between tanking... Read more

Waterproofing or Damp Proofing?

Do I need waterproofing or damp proofing? Water ingress and damp penetration can cause serious... Read more

Waterproofing A New-Build Basement

Implications of British Standard 8102 for Waterproofing A New-Build Basement In deciding the method for... Read more

Waterproofing Existing Basements

Existing Basements - What The British Standard Recommendations One of the primary recommendations of BS... Read more

Basement Waterproofing – An Overview

Newton provide waterproofing systems for cellars and basements, with nationwide registered contractors. Our products and... Read more

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