Waterproofing is very important for any building or structure as it protects from the weather elements like rain, storm, and sun rays and makes it water resistant and heat proof.
Waterproofing increases the durability of the building or any structure. It is very necessary for a building to be waterproof if you want a comfort for long-term.
Waterproofing makes the walls or any surface area water resistant that stops water entry and removes moisture. It gives strength to the structure which increases its age and provides a protection layer to the building.
Let’s understand this step by step :
- 1. Find out all the cracks, leakage points and gaps of the area to be waterproofed.
- 2. Gap filling with required chemicals, repair all the joints and cracks found.
- 3. Prepare the surface by using primer (primer coating).
- 4. Choose and prepare the right waterproofing chemical mixture for effective treatment.
- 5. Application of waterproofing chemical solution all over the required surface.
All the areas whose surfaces are exposed to moisture must need to be waterproofed; otherwise it will lead to a large damage in the future for sure. Following are the required areas need to be waterproofednecessarily : -
- 1. Terrace/Roof
- 2. Basement
- 3. Kitchen
- 4. Toilet/bathroom
- 5. Interior/Outer walls
- 6. Balcony
The costing of waterproofing depends on some major things like :
- 1. Area/Size
- 2. Types of surface
- 3. Amount of damages
- 4. Types of materials used
You just have to consult our waterproofing expert; he will visit and examine the area and will provide you an accurate quotation with all details.
The warranty of the waterproofing treatment depends on what type of treatment you have chosen. It may be of three layers, five layers or seven layers treatment.
- • Warranty of three layers waterproofing treatment is around 3-4 years.
- • Warranty of five layers waterproofing treatment is around 8-10 years.
- • Warranty of seven layers waterproofing treatment is 15 years.
If you choose the best waterproofing service from ShieldIt International, it will prolong the warranty period for 20 years as we provide an extra protection layer.
Yes, it can be painted over the waterproofing membrane. However, to be job done right, it is best to remove it first before starting paint.
Acrylic paint gives the best waterproofing solution & is suitable in waterproofing paint for roof and terrace, built with rectangular blocks.