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It is very important to waterproof bathrooms during its construction time. It is very difficult to arrest water seepage from an existing bathroom which is in use. The cost of wateproofing is very low if it is done at the time construction. Remedial waterproofing for an existing bathroom is many times costlier and is a big burden. Structural waterproofing for a bathroom will cost less than 5% of the overall coat of a bathroom construction. So it is highly recommended to wateproofing the bathrooms during construction time only.

There are number of methods for wateproofing bathroom waterproofing. Commonly adopted adopted method is applying two coats of acrylic polymer compound. Waterproofing compounds like BASF MasterSeal 550 are recommended.

Apart from acrylic polymer compound, we can use bitumen sheet (APP Membrane) for wateproofing floor area. For wall area we recommend acrylic polymer compound.

We need to provide a wateproofing coating for bathroom walls too at least one meter from floor level. About two meters from the floor level is recommended.

Apart from wateproofing, all pipe joints of a bathroom must be sealed with proper non shrink grouts.

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Terrace area of the building has to endure the most of the nature’s harsh weather, climate and heat. Monsoon plays a major part in this. the heat of the sun causes the rigid surface to expand – causing cracks. Moreover, People now-a-days like to make gardens and swimming pool on the terrace which adds up to the problem of water leakage issues. Due to such constructions there is a need for additional care to take for Terrace type of waterproofing. One of the types of waterproofing is terrace garden and another type is terrace swimming pool. Both of the system need similar types of waterproofing treatment.

Terrace waterproofing can be done during the contruction time on the mother slab or for old terrace. However waterproofing on the mother slab itsel f is more durable and cheaper when comparing to remedial waterproofing. The the waterproofing coating is exposed to direct sunlight, UV resistant product are to be

Swimming pool waterproofing must be done prior tiling. The coating/waterproofing layer must be protecting the mother slab. Pressure grouting may be needed if the structure have strength problem

There are many methods for roof waterproofing. If the roof is new and protective plastering not done, we can use any type of under coating or bitumen membrane for waterproofing. If the roof is old, then a complete inspection needed to fine out the correct method applicable. Roof waterproofing reccomended to to perform during costruction time only. It is almost three times higher cost for remedial waterproofing and the life will be less compared to structural waterproofing.

We can apply any of the following method for new construction as structural waterproofing

• Polimer coating

A waterproofing layer is applied over the concrete by brushing two coats of Polimer modified acrylic waterproofing compound. This layre is protected with cement sand mortar

• Bituminous Brushable Membrane

Bitumen is a petrolium biproduct used for waterproofing. This product have more elongation compared with Polimer coating. Two coats of product is applied on the mother slab. This priduct need protective plasterign or screading

• Poliurethane Coating

Poliurethan is higly elastometric product. This product can resist acid, alkali, clorin attach. Poliurethan have a long durability and elasticity compared with other products

• APP modified bitumen Membrane

APP membrane is applicable for large areas of flat or slop roof. The membrane is made of bitumen, and reinforced by textile fabric. This priduct have high tensile srength and have excellant repellant capacity. This product also must be protected from direct sunlight

Remedial waterproofing

• UV Resistant Acrylic coating

UV resistant acrylic coating can be applied in three or four coats over the plaster finished area.  Existing screading/Plastering need not to be removed if the surface is sound and there is sufficient strength. However, if the plastering is not strong, it must be removed

The Basement and the Foundation are the places that require the most attention because water can cause major problems. Water can crawl into wall spaces and create a wet damp condition causing molds. This leads to unpleasant foul smell inside the building. If this issue is left unattended, water logging scenario. This can cause property damage inside basements and poses a great threat to the electrical systems which is commonly based in the lower levels. The lift mechanism system faces threat form this causing rusting and total failure. Overall, the whole infrastructure will fail due to these hazard conditions. Two methods used in basement waterproofing is the Positive(application on the same side of hydro-static pressure) and the Negative(application on the opposite side of water pressure) waterproofing. Positive Waterproofing: In this method, the surrounding perimeters to the building structure is dug – about a meter deep(depends) and layers of waterproofing solution is applied (horizontal x1, vertical x1). This is the best suggested way to protect since the major cause of problem is water pressure from the outside during monsoons. Negative Waterproofing: This method must be used in extreme conditions when there is no other way of performing the task from the outside. Cautions must be taken that the materials used are not permeable and do not form honeycomb structures.