Author: Andrew Golle
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Waterproofing wet areas – stop leaking bathrooms NOW!
Andrew Golle shares the 7 key trades and 12 FREE practices that can prevent waterproofing failure! Waterproofing failure continues to account for approximately 80% of all ... -
Below Ground Waterproofing in the UK – Wet Ducks Can’t Run!
Andrew Golle heads to the UK to undertake training and assessment in Below Ground Waterproofing Design and Survey. He shares his experience and knowledge attained. Committee ... -
If it leaks, it fails: alternative solutions for wet areas
While alternative solutions are now acceptable in building projects, you must ensure that the one you choose, or are provided with, actually complies with legislative requirements. ... -
Membrane performance: how thick are you?
Andrew Golle looks at the various reasons why membrane systems fail and the best ways to overcome them. Liquid applied membrane systems fail for a number of ... -
The two things to remember when waterproofing
Mushrooms and mould, rotting timber and soggy carpet – these are all common signs of a leaking shower or waterproofing failure. Andrew Golle, an assessor and ... -
Waterproofing and screeds – above or below?
Andrew Golle clears up the confusion surrounding screeds and explains the difference between waterproofing above or below. Providing surface and sub-surface drainage by implementing falls, to an ... -
Efflorescence: the dreaded white powder
Efflorescence deposits to external terracotta tiling. Efflorescence defects, although not classified as a functional failure, can detract from the overall finish and result in annoying ongoing ... -
Flooded tiles don’t always need demolition
Flooding over floor tiles presents a number of unexpected influences acting on the tiling system, over and above what would be considered normal building service conditions, ... -
A guide on how to minimise tile movement
Floor tiles are meant to stay put. Andrew Golle offers an extensive guide to minimising movement. Floor finishes such as tiling are viewed as static and ... -
The differences in waterproofing applications
Regional variances, quirks and differences in waterproofing application are evidence of isolation and parochial trends – but BCA compliance still applies to everyone, writes Andrew Golle. ...
