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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
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