Ceiling leakages are not always easy to locate. They can be like a puzzle, where we need join the dots. Sometimes these puzzles can be confusing and take time to solve them. Water can enter from different sources; it generally follows the easiest path until it reaches the obstruction along the path.
A thorough inspection and identifying the most obvious causes is a good starting point when you understand the source of leakage. It is always advisable to involve a waterproofing service provider who can help you out with it.
Let’s identify few easy Tips to identify the water leakage:-
1. Check if the leakage is rain related and dries out later, then the probability is it can be from terrace or an open balcony.
2. Identify with the moisture meter the moisture level, where the indicator shows greater moisture, you can zoom down closer to the source.
3. If the water is dripping and it happens to be fresh, then it could be from the plumbing line.
4. Check the floor above, if there is a wet room above, check whether there are gaps in the tiles. You can also do a color test to be sure of the source of leakage.
5. Also check if there is a drain line passing by and if there is any choke in that.
1.We need to cover the area around where PU injection needs to be done.
2.Clean the surface where there is leakage, we can then see the extent of damage.
3. This helps us in selection of the exact spot where injections need to be done.
4. Drilling of whole is done to anchor the packers such that they can withstand the pressure.
5. Then keeping in mind all safety measures are followed as chemical can fall injecting.
6. It’s important to keep the exact pressure and good co-ordination is required between the person injecting and person managing the mixing and regulating the machine.
7. Injections should be in a pre-decided manner filling the packers with chemicals.
8. Cleaning the machine and the area around after completion is a must.
9. Packers can be removed subsequently.
Its important to take timely action to avoid more damage to your own sweet home. Let’s all live in the clean and dry environment and relax our mind. DO revert to me if there is any confusion in your mind.
