From Concept to Site: The Journey of a New Premcrete Product
Innovation at Premcrete is never accidental. It’s engineered, rooted in integrity, driven by passion, and refined through rigorous testing and real-world application. Every...
Inside Premcrete’s Testing Process: How We Prove Performance Before It Reaches Site
In today’s construction environment, documentation and accountability matter as much as physical performance. When waterproofing or gas protection fails, the consequences extend...
Why Your Waterproofing Spec Should Include Site Training - Not Just Materials
When it comes to structural waterproofing, specifying the right materials is just the beginning. Too often, we see excellent products let down by poor on-site installation, rushed...
Beyond The Structure: How Premcrete Protects Reputation, Programmes and Peace of Mind
Waterproofing Isn't Just About Concrete When people think of waterproofing, they picture membranes, admixtures and detailing. But the truth is bigger: a below-ground waterproofing...
Concrete Compaction: The Overlooked 90% Factor Behind Basement Waterproofing Failures
Why Waterproofing Fails (And It's Not the Membrane) When basements leak, it's easy to assume it's a fault with the membrane install. But industry data tells a different story. 90%...
VOID-TEK vs Polystyrene: Why Flat-Pack Ground Heave Protection Is the Smarter Choice
The Hidden Risk Beneath Your Slab Expansive clays and sulphate soils can unleash massive upward pressure on slabs and foundations. Get it wrong, and the result is cracks, damage,...
The Costly Trap of Waterproofing By Others (And How To Avoid It)
The Phrase That Costs Projects Millions On structural drawings, it looks harmless:
The Hidden Waterproofing Details That Make or Break Your Project (Joints, Waterstops & Sealants)
Why The Small Details Matter Most When people talk about waterproofing, the focus usually lands on membranes or concrete additives. But here's the truth:
Pre-Applied vs Post-Applied Membranes: Which Really Saves You Money (And Headaches)?
The Big Question Every Project Team Asks When waterproofing below-ground structures, one choice keeps coming up:
CSSW Qualification: Why It Matters More Than Ever Under the Building Safety Act
Waterproofing Is No Longer Secondary Gone are the days when waterproofing was treated as an afterthought. With the Building Safety Act in full swing, accountability is tighter,...
The Real Cost of Waiting for Technical Support (And Why Speed Changes Everything)
Time Is Money on Site. So Why Are You Still Waiting Days for Answers? In structural waterproofing, even a "quick question" left unanswered can lead to:
What the Regulator Shift Means For Your Project (And How to Stay Compliant Through the Chaos)
Quick Take: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has just moved from the HSE to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). New leadership is now driven by...
Why More UK Contractors Are Pivoting to Data Centres (And What Makes Them Different)
High-rise residential is slowing. Commercial schemes in London are saturated. And The Building Safety Act? It's adding layers of complexity few contractors are eager to tackle.
What Groundworkers Really Need From a Waterproofing Supplier (And Where Most Fall Short)
If you're a groundworker managing a live site today, you're likely juggling three things at once: Tight deadlines. Complex detailing. And a big red target on your back when it...
Why Premcrete Must Approve Your Concrete Mix Before Using Hydrocrete
When specifying Hydrocrete, Premcrete's high-performance waterproof concrete additive, we require formal sign-off on your proposed mix design - even if it's already been developed...