What is Waterproofing, Importance, Types & Steps Involved
Your home is more than just a shelter for you and your family. It's your safe haven. It serves as a soft cushion of comfort and protects you from the elements. Which is why, you invest a lot of time, money and energy to build a home that can last for generations to come.
And the home you build with so much care and attention, should not be hampered by dampness or slab leaks. Because this can severely affect the durability of your home, and compromise its overall strength.
WHY DOES DAMPNESS OCCUR?
WHY DOES DAMPNESS OCCUR?
There's no single reason for dampness to occur, but a single shortfall in precaution could lead to it, and severely compromise the strength of your structure. Some of the major reasons for dampness are:
1Poor ventilation
2Insufficient heating in rooms
3Poor insulation of walls
4Water sources like damp clothes,
plants, cooking and bathrooms
plants, cooking and bathrooms
5Rain water penetration through
cracked walls, leaking roofs and windows
cracked walls, leaking roofs and windows
6Water soaking up through walls and
floors, also knows as rising dampness
floors, also knows as rising dampness
WHAT ARE SLAB LEAKS?
Slab leaks happen when rain water gets accumulated on the roof slab due to an improper slope or choked rain water pipes. Poor quality concrete further adds to this problem. Over a period of time, this stagnant water penetrates the concrete, causing the corrosion of imbedded steel and leads to dampness inside. As a result, this would lead to the disintegration of the concrete. To avoid this problem, utmost care should be taken during slab casting and an adequate slope should be maintained to facilitate proper flow of water through the rain water pipes. Slab leaks can happen in any home, which is why it's very important to make your home water resistant.
WHAT IS WATERPROOFING AND
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
WHAT IS WATERPROOFING AND
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
The best solution for protecting your home against water seepage in the long run, is waterproofing. Concrete waterproofing involves coating the concrete with waterproofing materials that prevent water and moisture from seeping through the walls, roof, floors, etc. To understand why waterproofing is important, let's take a look at why water seepage is really undesirable:
THAT'S WHY IT'S BEST TO PROTECT YOUR
HOME AGAINST SEEPAGE, RIGHT FROM THE START.
WHERE SHOULD WATERPROOFING BE DONE?
WHERE SHOULD WATERPROOFING BE DONE?
Concrete water proofing is critical in the areas of your home which are prone to flooding or are in frequent contact with water. These include bathrooms and kitchens, or areas exposed to the atmosphere like the roof, balcony, outer walls, basement, and areas where water is stored.
TYPES OF WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONS
There are many kinds of waterproofing solutions available today. Try talking to your waterproofing contractor to find the best solution for your home.
One popular solution is UltraTech Seal & Dry - a range of specially formulated water proofing agents for different areas of your home. They're designed to improve the water resistant properties of plaster, mortar and concrete, and in turn, your home. Let's look at some ways to prevent dampness in your building:
1MEMBRANE DAMP PROOFING
it provides a damp-proof course and is an inexpensive option. It's also really easy to apply.
2SURFACE TREATMENT
this solution entails treating the exterior surfaces with water-repellent materials.
3CAVITY WALL CONSTRUCTION
meaning you create a cavity to avoid water seeping in to your home. This is done by building an extra outer wall.
STEPS INVOLVED IN THE
WATERPROOFING PROCESS
1Once you've chosen your waterproofing agent, grinding is done to smoothen your home's walls.
2Any cracks will be filled with concrete patches to ensure there are no gaps in the water resistant barrier.
3The walls are thoroughly cleaned so that the waterproofing agent bonds well with the concrete
4The coat of waterproofing is applied onto the walls
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WATERPROOFING?
Waterproofing increases the durability of your structure by preventing rusting and corrosion in walls. It also prevents fungus growth which helps avoid allergies or asthma triggers. Plus, it helps save on extensive repairs due to water damage, and can help retain the value of your property.
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