Waterproofing Work
Waterproofing work is a very important part of renovation services. You definitely need to engage a specialist if you want the waterproofing to be done correctly. Always fix the problem once and for all. The last thing you want is to spend additional time and money trying to fix the same problem again and again. Unlike other general contracting job, waterproofing will have serious implication, and the problem may deteriorate in future.
Several common waterproofing issues are shared as below:
1. Rooftop Waterproofing
This is one of the most common waterproofing issues encountered by home owners. Water leaking issue may range from small issue such as dampness to bigger issue such as water dripping. Fixing your roof top waterproofing would depend on what type of roof top your house has. There are different methods of rectification are prescribed for flat roof concrete slabs vs roof tiles.
2. Balcony Waterproofing
The other common area to have waterproofing issue is at the balcony. Usually, water ponding may occur at your balcony, resulting in water leaking from the balcony to the car porch area. Most problems start with clogged rain water outlet and gutter. It slowly creeps to the angle fillet of your balcony slabs with the floors. As this is susceptible to the outdoor weather, if this is not fixed immediately, it may result in many grow bigger in future.
3. Toilet Waterproofing
Last but not least, toilet or bathroom waterproofing is the most common waterproofing of all areas. It will affect your house, whether it is a double storey landed house, or an apartment. First of all, you need to ensure if your water leaking from the toilet is due to plumbing issue or waterproofing issue. If it is plumbing issue, you need to fix the piping before considering waterproofing. If it is not plumbing issue, then most probably water seep through due to inadequate waterproofing. Hence, you need to redo the waterproofing.
Conclusion
If you have waterproofing issue, you should always engage a waterproofing specialist. We specialises in KL and Selangor within Malaysia. Fix the problem right the first time, and do not need to waste time and money to rework on the same problem in future. You can also choose to do prevention, as this would save you in the long term. Feel free to call us if you have any concerns on waterproofing. If you have any house, office or shop renovation, you can also call us for site visit.