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 own home. Bungalows, apartments or condos, this problem can come in unannounced so how does one prepare for it?
Though these seemingly difficult problems can be addressed through terrace waterproofing, one can identify them before hand and take quick and effective remedial action.
Let us look at the common causes of bathroom leaks:
Bathroom wall tiles:
This is a primary cause of bathroom leaks and is generally caused by improper tile grout. Powdered grout generally used isn’t waterproof since it is porous and moisture can be easily absorbed. Experts of Bathroom waterproofing recommend the use of epoxy grout in shower areas to ensure a dry bathroom. The previous faulty grout should be scraped out and a waterproof formulation should be applied and later grout sealer should be applied as a finishing touch. Where ever there is void created in the flooring, this can be cured by injected chemical under pressure,which fills up all the voids. Watch our video:
Water Piping System:
Old and rusted water pipes can cause bathroom leaks, especially when they are concealed in the walls. Metal pipes can rust over a period of time and as the pipe walls get damaged, they can lead to pipe bursts which can lead to a leakage. The leakage may not be noticed immediately if the pipes are concealed and by this time the damage may have already been done. Severe leakages should be addressed by engaging professional leakage specialists to avoid rework and get long-lasting solutions.
Floor tiles:
When grouts wear off from floor tiles, leaks are bound to happen, just as bathroom wall tiles. This is an extremely common cause of bathroom leakages. In order to prevent this, it is suggested to use clear penetrative waterproofing treatment which allows non-drilling and non-invasive approach. It is also extremely effective since chemicals can easily penetrate into the gaps and create a waterproof boundary that doesn’t allow water ingress. In case the leakage needs to be repaired from your house itself, then PU injection treatment can be done.
