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5 Wet Room Myths Debunked

December 2, 2019

When considering a bathroom renovation, many people contemplate the idea of a wet room installation. Of those who choose not to go ahead, the reasoning can sometimes be somewhat misguided. There are a number of myths surrounding wet rooms that have often been born out of poor experiences, the majori ...

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By: Jo Langdon

The Importance of Splash Areas in a Wetroom

October 23, 2019

News and Articles, Waterproofing

The beauty of a wetroom is that it can be fitted into a surprisingly small area, making it a versatile showering solution when space is at a premium. However, no matter what size of wetroom you are planning, it’s important to consider the issue of splash areas when designing your wetroom.It’s fo ...

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By: Jo Langdon

How Do the Latest Tiling Regulations Affect Wetroom Installations?

September 23, 2019

Industry News, News and Articles, Waterproofing

When the British Standards Institute issued the latest codes of practice for BS 5385-1 (wall and floor tiling in normal internal conditions), it included a change in the regulations for tiling wet areas. The new regulations recommend that all substrates in a wet area should be waterproofed with a su ...

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By: Jo Langdon

The Importance of Decoupling Membranes in a Wetroom

August 6, 2019

Waterproofing

Almost every building material within a home expands and contracts over time and with changes of temperature, but modern structures are even more susceptible to movement and cracking.Within a bathroom, this often applies to the substrate, whether it be a timber or a solid floor construction.The impa ...

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By: MRS Digital

Introducing Tilesure Waterproofing & Decoupling Membrane

June 24, 2019

News and Articles, Waterproofing

CCL Wetrooms are proud to introduce Tilesure Waterproofing & Decoupling Membrane - our latest innovation in butyl wetroom tanking membranes. Tilesure is an evolution of the market leading RIW Tilesafe bitumen based membrane, which has been developed to provide a comprehensive wetroom tan ...

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By: MRS Digital

Flood Testing in a Wetroom

March 26, 2018

Waterproofing

With the popularity of installing luxury wetrooms into residential housing projects seeing little slow down, housebuilders are increasingly demanding greater re-assurances that the wetrooms in their developments are 100% watertight.One of the most effective ways of providing such re-assurance, is to ...

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By: MRS Digital

Structural Waterproofing in Gibraltar

July 2, 2014

Waterproofing

Cast Contracting Ltd in Gibraltar Jim Langdon, Contracts Manager for Cast Contracting Ltd, gives us an insight into the company’s first Structural Waterproofing project in Gibraltar'The Mid Harbour Estate project is a government led social housing project ...

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