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HomeWaterproofing Solutions: A Comprehensive Guide
Jun 18, 2024
Imagine waking up on a rainy day to find water leaking through your ceiling, damp walls, or a puddle in your basement. Water damage is a common problem faced by many residential and commercial properties, especially during the monsoon. It can cause concrete deterioration, mould growth and many such issues that compromise structural integrity, the aesthetics of your space and even your health.
Even if there is a minor leakage, it impacts the value of your property. This is where waterproofing solutions come into play to protect your construction from any potential water damage. However, there are various waterproofing chemicals available for varied water leakage and seepage problems.
This emphasises the need to choose the right solution and prevent water from damaging your structure again. But before that, it is critical to understand waterproofing and identify your potential problem to apply a treatment for the specific concern.
What is Waterproofing?
Waterproofing is a method to make a structure water-resistant by applying a barrier-like waterproof coating to places prone to water damage. It keeps your homes, offices or shops’ interiors and exteriors dry and safe by preventing the water from entering the surface.
Using waterproofing products according to the surface requirement increases the resilience of a structure and extends its property life and value. It creates a solid barrier against the specific water leakage problem and helps keep your house leak-free.
To help you better understand the importance of waterproofing solutions, we have compiled a list of factors you should know about.
Importance of Waterproofing Solutions
- Structural Preservation: Without a waterproof coating, water can leak into the walls, ceilings and foundations of your building and cause cracks, damage and degradation over time
- Mould and Mildew Prevention: Water intrusion causes moisture, promotes the growth of mould and mildew, and causes damage to your home furniture. Moreover, mould growth poses health risks, such as respiratory problems.
- Financial Benefits: Water damage compromises the aesthetics of your home interiors, but you can prevent this by using the best waterproofing products.
- Protecting Property Value: Properties with a history of water damage often have a lower market value. But you can sustain the value by using the best waterproofing chemicals to prevent further damage and re-create the aesthetics of your space.
Understanding these varied requirements, we at Astral Trubuild provide a comprehensive line of waterproofing products for all your problems. Our solutions are designed to meet various surface-based water leakage issues with products that can be used to repair an existing construction to products that can protect new constructions.
But, before getting into our product range and understanding the types of waterproofing, let’s first understand how waterproofing is done.
How are Waterproofing Solutions Applied?
Waterproofing requires precision which calls for professional assistance. Your nearest Trubuild technical representative can help you apply the coating with proper care and guide you with the after-care do’s and don’ts. However, to help you understand the process, here’s how waterproofing is done:
- First, clean the surface you want to waterproof, whether the terrace, wall or basement. Start by removing the dirt, dust or debris with a vacuum or broom and dustpan
- Apply primer to the cleaned surface. It is a special coating that helps water proofing chemicals stick better and ensures a stronger bond.
- Then fill the gaps and cracks on or between the surfaces like where the walls meet the floor. This helps to prevent water from seeping through these gaps.
- Use masking tape to cover the edges of the area you are waterproofing. This helps keep the solution from spreading and provides a neat application.
- Now apply the water proofing chemical with a roller or brush and start with the corners
- After the first coat has cured, add a second coat if recommended as per the technical datasheet
These are some universal steps applicable to all types of waterproofing. This is why it is important to understand the initial leakage to select the best-suited product.
Types of Waterproofing by Astral Trubuild
To make your decision-making even easier we divided our product line into several categories:
- For Concrete and Mortar: Here you will find cement-based wall waterproofing and other products that create a strong matrix with enduring water-resistant capabilities.
- For Exterior Coatings: In this category, our products are ideal for filling static fractures, levelling, undulations and giving exterior surfaces a smooth finish alongside waterproofing.
- For Roof Leakage Solutions: We have divided this category into two segments, new roof and roof rehabilitation. Whether new or old, our roof leakage solutions provide total protection and help extend your terrace’s life.
- For Substructure Surfaces: Here you will find products suitable for always water-exposed areas such as fountains, swimming pools and basements with long-term resistance to moisture intrusion
- For Tiling and Grouting: Our water proofing chemicals or tile adhesives in this category boast superior adhesion properties that promote leak-free tiling and grouting applications.
- Water Tanks and Other Areas: In this category, you will find products for water tanks or other water retaining structures that are highly resistant to hydrostatic pressure with dependable protection.
- Wet Areas: Here you will get reliable waterproofing products for areas prone to water splashes or high moisture.
While you are in the process of selecting a waterproof coating there are a few things you should keep in mind to achieve the best outcomes.
Best Practices to Follow When Selecting the Right Waterproofing Products
Always consult a nearby waterproofing professional to identify the vulnerable places of water penetration and schedule regular inspections
- When selecting a waterproofing chemical for your structure always take a professional’s help and first consider the surface requirement and then the budget
- Once you select the solution, let the qualified specialist do the installation and application. Later, adhere to maintenance guidelines to maintain the longevity and efficacy of the waterproofing.
Choosing the best waterproofing solutions is critical to protect your structure from water damage, structural deterioration and costly repairs. With Astral’s 25-year legacy of innovation and dependability in tiling, building and water proofing chemicals, we at Astral Trubuild have a wide product category of tailored waterproofing solutions for your home.
Invest in quality waterproofing solutions to protect your property from potential water damage and maintain its value and integrity.
Take proactive action today and waterproof your structure against water’s unrelenting intrusion, especially during rainy days.