Rain Rain Go Away, Come Again Another Day….., Why just because our terrace leaks should rains be pushed for another day? Mumbai and Thane region receive one of the highest rainfall during monsoon as compared to other cities in India. The terrace bears the brunt of incessant rains as well as scorching heat of summer…
Water Tanks be it underground or overhead, are an essential facility in building. The design and construction of water tanks ensure effective use and prevents leakages. As the building ages there is a wear and tear in the structure and water tanks are no exception. The water tanks hold large quantity of water which is…
Just as the interiors of a home tell us a story about its occupants and creates an impression upon us, similarly the exteriors of a home provide testimony about the way the structure is being managed. In fact, the exterior walls tell us how the interiors of the home could be. During the monsoons, it is…
Façade cracks, hairline or wider, linear or angular, structural or otherwise can be a strain aesthetically as well as environmentally. In the dry season (hot or cold) it results in increased discomfort and enhanced HVAC cost. In wet season it comes knocking leaving wet patches all around which lead to growth of fungus. These things…
Leakage is a great problem for number of houses and flats or resident apartments as we generally have wet areas in the building stacked one above the other. Leakages in the bathroom area generally are caused due to:https://youtu.be/gvjjJNei4ac Bathroom sewage lines: These lines generally leak from joints and even due to chemical action. Defective bathroom fitting…
Terrace waterproofing is the key to the structural stability of a building.Monsoon season particularly in tropical countries can make/harm the strength and aesthetic appeal of a building. Terrace waterproofing is a simple 4 step process :- Base Preparation: The top slab or terrace slab which needs to be waterproofed has to be leveled with cracks…
There are several cases of basement leakage and seepage experienced all over the world, be it close to the sea shore, near dams and reservoirs, or in a sloping land receiving gushy water during rainy season. There are many products and techniques available in the market that can tell us what to do and how…
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https://youtu.be/SveEm5LMeJg Waterproofing is essential for all the structures globally. We living in Mumbai and around do face heavy rains which makes waterproofing very important. Every building new or old should get the waterproofing inspection to keep a check before Mumbai monsoon. It is essential to waterproof our buildings so as to avoid damages caused by…
Humans, like all living beings needed a place to secure themselves from the rigors of nature. While a cave was the first available source of dwellings and worked fine against heat and cold, seepage of water into the cave dwellings during rains led to the evolution of structures made by humans, and helped in the…