Do you see damp patches on the walls at home? Fungus spots on the ceiling? Layers of flaking paint? Or Mildew on walls? If the answers to above questions are in the affirmative, it is time to wake up to these tell-tale signs. These are signals your home it giving out that it is
under attack from certain external forces and that it needs help.
It also means that it is time to engage with an agency that is proficient in Building Waterproofing Services and can help further damage. Remember, Walls always mirror the health of the house, whether it is good or deteriorating. When it comes to walls, the age-old
adage “ A stitch in time, saves nine” is absolutely perfect.
Two common problems identified especially where walls are concerned are cracks and dampness.
Dampness in walls: Any signs of wetness, paint peeling off, deposits of mildew on walls or water dripping through walls are strong reasons to be worried about. Dampness can be caused due to the following causes:
- Ceiling dampness is caused due to poor waterproofing or lack of maintenance on the
floors above. - Cracks in roof tiles
- Cracked floor tiles in the floor above or faulty grouting.
- Water logging around the periphery of the house.
- Rainwater seeping through cracks in external walls leading to dampness around specific spots of the walls.
Cracks
It is a common phenomena for cracks to appear during the first year of a home since seasonal changes can lead to contraction or expansion. For example, most window frames are fitted after the masonry work is done and hence cracks can surface around the edge. However, it will be prudent to engage the services of Waterproofing contractors in Mumbai to arrest the problem while it is in its infancy.
