It is very important to make your building’s roof waterproof, especially when using a flat concrete deck roof, as the interior of the building must remain dry. Water infiltration on the roof can cause damage to the building, such as the growth of mold, pests, and in the worst case, structural failure. Applying waterproofing paint is the right step to prevent these issues. If your roof is waterproof, you are already one step ahead in preventing damage.
What is Waterproofing?
Waterproofing is a method to prevent water from entering your building. Waterproofing is essential for keeping your building dry, helping to reduce the humidity inside, and protecting the items in your building from damage caused by moisture or water exposure.
Types and Benefits of Waterproofing
Waterproofing Coating
Waterproofing coating is a type of waterproofing applied by coating, similar to painting. The material resembles paint but is thicker and more elastic. It is applied using a brush or roller. Common areas for using this system include water tanks, concrete gutters, concrete roofs, side walls, toilets, balconies, and more. The advantages of waterproofing coating are that it is easy to apply, using either a roller or a brush, making it accessible for homeowners to use on their own roofs.
Waterproofing Membrane
Waterproofing membrane comes in sheets or rolls. Based on the material composition, waterproofing membranes consist of two types: fiber-based and polyester-based. This type of waterproofing is generally used for larger buildings such as concrete hotel roofs, malls, or rooftops. Applying waterproofing membrane can be quite complex, and improper installation may lead to leaks. There are three types of textures for waterproofing membrane: smooth surface, sand-coated, and stone-coated.
Waterproofing Integral
Waterproofing integral is a product typically mixed with concrete before pouring, making it an integral part of the concrete mix. This type of protection is commonly used for basements, water tanks, swimming pools, and other areas that need to be more flexible, waterproof, crack-resistant, and stronger, with water savings of up to 30%.
Waterproofing Crystallizing
Lastly, waterproofing crystallizing is a waterproofing solution applied to concrete surfaces either positively or negatively, or mixed into unpoured concrete to make floors and walls waterproof. The active components in crystallizing waterproofing penetrate the pores of the concrete, and through a chemical reaction, they form permanent crystals, making the concrete resistant to water penetration. This type of waterproofing is ideal for high-pressure water areas such as basements, tunnels, ground tanks, dams, and more.
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