It is often seen that builders and developers are focused on the external design features of the structure, while critical areas like waterproofing it often go unnoticed. Areas like wall coatings, gaps between walls and tiling of the terrace area are ignored. Major leakage issues in the buildings are in the dead wall. What is…
Modern buildings, the ones built in the 21t century are a complex mix of functionality with abundance of support services like basement , podium for parking, play area at ground , and even terraces in common place. High rise buildings with multiple stack of wet areas like kitchen, toilets, and balconies. In commercial buildings large…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Water is the cause of many operational and structural building failures and can have major impact on the building structural strength. Water can cause huge damage to surfaces by creating a harmful environment, resulting in permanent structural damage. For ages, we humans have been trying to control the flow of water and ensure that it…
All areas in your home that come into contact with water and its sources are known as wet areas of your home. Wet areas waterproofing is therefore an important process for most home-owners. These wet areas include places where sanitary fittings are located and areas that are exposed to rain or high moisture. The kitchen,…
Come to think of it, windows play an important role in creating a barrier against various weather elements like wind, heat and most importantly, keeps the rain out. With age, just as the building structure weakens, windows too can eventually begin leaking due to many other causes. In order to prevent water from further penetrating…