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Building into a bank

  • 12-02-2016 12:30pm
    #1
    Jonny303
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 634 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have built my garage into a 4-5 foot high bank on 3 sides.

    Currently there is a gap of approximately 60cm all the way around.

    The plan is to put drainage at the bottom and then tank/seal the outside of the garage to stop water getting in. Does anyone have any ideas of what materials I need?

    Someone had suggested a paint on sealer, followed by a plastic sheeted seal, followed by boards of insulation (not for insulation purposes but to protect from the next step and I had a good bit lying around) and then back filled with gravel. Anyone any ideas which sealers I should be using?

    Many thanks,

    J


Comments

  • #2
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,340 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Sounds like you need the advice of a Civil/Structural Engineer.


  • #3
    Markcheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,821 ✭✭✭Markcheese


    Thats potentially a hell of a lot of weight/pressure against your garage wall...

    Slava ukraini 🇺🇦



  • #4
    Johnnyhpipe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Johnnyhpipe


    That's a basement. There's a lot of engineering detailing to consider, so I wouldn't chance it.


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