Common Waterproofing Problems And Solutions

WHAT IS WATERPROOFING AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Waterproofing is a systematic process that makes a structure waterproof or water resistant, such that it is not affected by water. Waterproofing solutions for roofs, exteriors, and interiors, make residential spaces water-resistant by limiting the penetration of water. It is one of the most important tasks often neglected by homeowners. A serious matter of concern, it is often overlooked wrongly as an inconvenience and unnecessary expenditure. But when you go all out to make your dream home a reality, shouldn’t you maintain it well? Waterproofing your home is important as it not only strengthens your home inside-out but also saves it from appearing dull, flaky, and damp. 

WHAT ARE THE COMMON AREAS FOR SEEPAGE AND THEIR SOLUTION?

Let’s look at some common areas from where seepage enters and damages the house.

Broadly speaking, sources of water leakages on the roof can be divided into two categories:

• Active Sources - Improperly sealed valleys, blockage and clogging along the gutters, excessive moisture due to rainwater, broken pipe, etc.

• Inactive Sources – Cracks that form in the roof due to heavy stress or gaps that are created when installing tanks, pipelines, dish antennas, etc. 

A robust waterproofing solution protects your home from both active and inactive water leakages. There are multiple ways of waterproofing a roof/flat surface terrace. Traditional methods such as the brick-bat-coba uses bricks combined with mortar to create a slope to lead all water away from the roof. There is the Bituminous treatment, in which bitumen (asphalt) is used as a thin layer on top of the roof surface. Both solutions also include adding a generic waterproofing chemical to the mixtures to further help the process. Although widely used, these methods are highly ineffective due to their rigid nature and an inability to withstand the test of time. They also cost you copious amounts of money every other year. 

Asian Paints has devised modern waterproofing techniques to make roofs water resistant over a longerperiod of time. With Acrylic Chemistry based products like Damp Proof & Damp Proof Ultra, from Asian Paints’ SmartCare range, your roofs once waterproofed can resist seepage upto a decade. They alsotackle the issue of surfaces heating up, in turn facilitating temperature reduction in summers. The Asian Paints way of waterproofing has a proven track record when it comes to performance. The products, due to their fibre content that make the waterproofed surfaces robust (with up to 10 years* of warranty) are also easy to apply and fuss-free, thus saving your time and labour costs. 

WHY GO FOR ASIAN PAINTS?

ML: As one of the most renowned brands for all your home upkeep needs, Asian Paints’ products can help you create a waterproofing envelope around your house giving you a comprehensive 360-degree solution for all your waterproofing needs. 

And then there are a few more benefits of using Asian Paints:

• 360-degree solution with the help of our experts and trained professionals who are just a call away. They do what’s necessary once, and do it right.

• Products that easily fit your painting needs. A small change in your painting products will go a long way in waterproofing endeavours.

• High quality performance against heavy rainfall, harmful UV sun rays, etc.

• Comprehensive coverage for roofs, exteriors, and interiors.

• Lesser consumption of time and manpower.

• Up to 10* years’ warranty available .

GET PROFESSIONAL WATERPROOFING DONE BEFORE MONSOONS

We are just a couple of months away from monsoons, and now is the right time to get all your waterproofing needs addressed. If you are looking to upgrade your home roof, exteriors, and interiors with Asian Paints waterproofing techniques, do get in touch with our experts and get a full quotation today.