There are plenty of individuals out there who are currently aiming to design their own commercial architecture. If this sounds like you, then our award winning team will be able to help. We have a portfolio that includes a huge variety of buildings. In addition, we fully commit to whatever project we work on to make sure you get the right support.

Countless commercial structures come with basements due to the advantages they offer. Normally, building owners make use of them as additional office, retail, and car park space. In other instances though, there may be several issues with the basement. These can lead to inconveniences for the owner and tenants.

Leaks

One particular problem that pops up quite often is leaks. You might believe this isn’t a proper issue. However, water leaking and becoming stagnant in a basement is never a great sign. For this reason, it would be ideal to install an effective drainage system. You could even install floor hatches.

There are numerous benefits to installing these hatches. For example, they offer competent protection against water. You can rely on them to keep it out even if it is rainy and water could otherwise get easily into the space.

Stopping building damage

You can also use the hatches to prevent building damage. The issue with water is it can damage so many different building components, including the floors, walls, and foundations. A hatch can help prevent this.

The basement shall normally have pillars that act as an extra foundation for the structure, supporting the load. If there is water that passes underneath them, it can harm the foundations slowly and make the building uneven. When that happens, separate areas like the floors can become slowly damaged. Install some hatches to help with these issues.

Apart from moisture, the basement may require floor hatches that can endure heavy pressure loads. You could use the space for parking, and you will never realise when motors shall drive over the floor door. Thankfully, you can use hatches capable of enduring 200 pounds of pressure.

Talk to us about every aspect of commercial architecture

At Coffey Architects, we will help you make the most of your commercial buildings. You could be after a new build or improvements to your current one. Whatever the case, you will be able to succeed with us by your side.

So, please get in touch with us if there is anything we can do for you. It could be designing new commercial architecture or updates to improve your current property. We can help with everything, including making the most of basements.