BASEMENTATLAS · Construction profiles
Basement construction profiles – building age, wall type and house type
Construction details change how moisture, drainage, insulation and excavation should be assessed.
House-type profiles
Detached houseHouse type affects access to exterior walls, shared boundaries, drainage routes and how structural changes can be carried out.Semi-detached / duplexHouse type affects access to exterior walls, shared boundaries, drainage routes and how structural changes can be carried out.Terraced / row houseHouse type affects access to exterior walls, shared boundaries, drainage routes and how structural changes can be carried out.Apartment buildingHouse type affects access to exterior walls, shared boundaries, drainage routes and how structural changes can be carried out.
Wall construction profiles
Brick / masonryWall material affects moisture storage, salts, crack behaviour, surface preparation and how an internal finish can dry.ConcreteWall material affects moisture storage, salts, crack behaviour, surface preparation and how an internal finish can dry.Stone / rubble masonryWall material affects moisture storage, salts, crack behaviour, surface preparation and how an internal finish can dry.Mixed / multiple materialsWall material affects moisture storage, salts, crack behaviour, surface preparation and how an internal finish can dry.
Building-age profiles
Before 1930Building period is a clue rather than a diagnosis. Typical materials, floor build-ups and drainage standards changed over time, but previous alterations can matter just as much.1930–1959Building period is a clue rather than a diagnosis. Typical materials, floor build-ups and drainage standards changed over time, but previous alterations can matter just as much.1960–1979Building period is a clue rather than a diagnosis. Typical materials, floor build-ups and drainage standards changed over time, but previous alterations can matter just as much.1980–1999Building period is a clue rather than a diagnosis. Typical materials, floor build-ups and drainage standards changed over time, but previous alterations can matter just as much.2000 and laterBuilding period is a clue rather than a diagnosis. Typical materials, floor build-ups and drainage standards changed over time, but previous alterations can matter just as much.
Floor construction profiles
Uninsulated concrete basement slabThe floor profile affects ground moisture, thermal comfort, radon detailing, drainage levels and the amount of construction depth available.Insulated basement slabThe floor profile affects ground moisture, thermal comfort, radon detailing, drainage levels and the amount of construction depth available.Basement floor with underfloor heatingThe floor profile affects ground moisture, thermal comfort, radon detailing, drainage levels and the amount of construction depth available.Tiled basement floorThe floor profile affects ground moisture, thermal comfort, radon detailing, drainage levels and the amount of construction depth available.Coated or microcement basement floorThe floor profile affects ground moisture, thermal comfort, radon detailing, drainage levels and the amount of construction depth available.
Drainage profiles
Basement without perimeter drainageThe drainage profile affects where water can go, whether gravity is available and how maintenance or failure can show up inside the basement.Older perimeter drainage systemThe drainage profile affects where water can go, whether gravity is available and how maintenance or failure can show up inside the basement.Modern perimeter drainage systemThe drainage profile affects where water can go, whether gravity is available and how maintenance or failure can show up inside the basement.Gravity drainageThe drainage profile affects where water can go, whether gravity is available and how maintenance or failure can show up inside the basement.Pumped basement drainageThe drainage profile affects where water can go, whether gravity is available and how maintenance or failure can show up inside the basement.
Ventilation profiles
Natural basement ventilationThe ventilation profile affects air exchange, humidity response, heat loss, summer condensation risk and maintenance requirements.Mechanical extract ventilationThe ventilation profile affects air exchange, humidity response, heat loss, summer condensation risk and maintenance requirements.Decentralised heat-recovery ventilationThe ventilation profile affects air exchange, humidity response, heat loss, summer condensation risk and maintenance requirements.Dehumidifier-led moisture controlThe ventilation profile affects air exchange, humidity response, heat loss, summer condensation risk and maintenance requirements.Humidity-controlled basement ventilationThe ventilation profile affects air exchange, humidity response, heat loss, summer condensation risk and maintenance requirements.
Basement-use profiles
Basement used for storageThe way the basement is used changes moisture production, ventilation need, finishes and how tolerant the room can be of seasonal conditions.Basement laundry or utility roomThe way the basement is used changes moisture production, ventilation need, finishes and how tolerant the room can be of seasonal conditions.Basement bathroom useThe way the basement is used changes moisture production, ventilation need, finishes and how tolerant the room can be of seasonal conditions.Basement workshopThe way the basement is used changes moisture production, ventilation need, finishes and how tolerant the room can be of seasonal conditions.Finished basement roomThe way the basement is used changes moisture production, ventilation need, finishes and how tolerant the room can be of seasonal conditions.