# Walls in Wet Areas or Basement
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## Issue Description:
- Basements, Garbage Rooms, Service cupboards are all frequently hosed down as part of their cleaning.
- If lightweight walls are installed in these areas, the plaster on the base of the wall will become damaged.
- Waterproofing the base of the wall and installing a tile skirting board will protect the plaster from damage.
## Actions to Prevent this Issue:
- [ ] check that the base of lightweight walls installed in areas exposed to moisture is protected from exposure to water.