Waterproofing is an essential part of modern day construction and repair work since if it is not carried out, you will have to spend a lot of money on additional repairs every year. One has to be extra attentive towards certain areas of the home like the roof, external walls, wet areas and balconies while carrying out waterproofing in your home.
It is highly recommended to hire experienced and professional waterproofing contractors in Mumbai to ensure that proper and long-lasting work is carried out. While carrying out this work, the following areas need to be carefully looked at:
The roof:
The roof is always in line of fire while facing inclement weather and it is standard procedure to safeguard the terrace or roof of the home. However, the below mentioned areas have to be focussed upon:
- Areas having overhead tanks, AC Unit bases, Dish Antennas and electrical wiring
- Piping that crosses over across the terrace and leads to the house below
- Drainage areas with outlets to drain out rain water
- Threshold of staircase leading to the house
External walls:
Just like the roof is exposed to rain and heat, so are the external walls. These walls cover various construction joints and the RCC frame which includes columns, beams and slabs. The wall can be vulnerable to seepage if waterproofing is not carried out properly. Cracks in the walls and existing seepages should be immediately repaired to keep the inner walls safe.
Wet areas of the home:
This includes bathrooms, wash areas, sink, balconies and other areas where water is used or stored. You can engage with an agency providing external waterproofing in Thane so that high quality grout will be used to fill the gaps round the pipes, the ideal sealant for sunken areas and ground surface treatment is carried out.
