When I visit my close friends and relatives’ place, the most common problem I notice in rainy season is people face water stains, damp walls, puffed up paint. Most of the time I have seen all of us overlook it thinking that is temporary, many ignore it with the thought that this is a regular occurrence…
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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…
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Injection Grouting technology is an apt methodology for treating leakages. While treatments at source or on positive side are popular for their lower costs and precision, negative or affected area injection grouting is the modern, advance technology for arresting leakages especially if the source of the leakage is inaccessible or hard to trace. The use…
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Human and habitats, evolved with Humans taking safe heaven in caves where they could protect themselves from the rigors of nature and have a lasting permanence. Though out the development of humans over milieu over time a cultural splendor. We know a large part of human history through the stone structures which have lasted over…
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Bathroom leaks are quite commonly and widely experienced by home owners these days. Inferior material and improper workmanship are primary reasons for this. You could notice damp spots or visible droplets on the ceiling or walls of your home, especially if there is a bathroom on the floor above or a second-floor bathroom in your…
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External Wall is an important element of the building structure, like a house or office we live and work in . We all take pride in the house/office we live and work in and prefer the west facing façade , for the breeze and evening sunshine. The rain too comes from the south west side…
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We take immense pride in the house/ office we live and work in while we are proud of our interior built- form we often over look the appearance of the external building façade . We may even wonder on closer look do we stay in this building. A contrast to smiling and shinning building façade…
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Houses around the coastal areas like Mumbai, face waterproofing issues rising in rains. During rains the moisture seeps through the exterior walls which are exposed to direct rains and more over humidity levels are high inside too. This results in dampness, peeling of paints and even mold and fungus. There could be few other reasons…
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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…
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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…
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