When it comes to your property moisture never leads to a positive outcome. When it comes to your home and foundations, having water leaks may lead to rotting wood, peeling paint and plaster and mould. If not addressed, it will result in both structural and cosmetic issues. To avoid large expenses it is best to call in a waterproofing expert for the best advice and diagnosis.
In an ideal world good waterproofing practices and materials should have been implemented at the construction phase of your home or other building. This sadly doesn’t always happen.
Two top reasons why water gets into our homes in the first place include poor workmanship at the time of construction and the use of sub-par materials – something you usually find out years down the road. Only finding out when your roof leaks resulting in leaks within the ceiling, bubbling plaster and paint, wet skirting boards and even foundation problems.
If your foundation has not been waterproofed, here’s what can happen:
- Termite invasion
- Warping of paneling and wood flooring
- Electrical danger due to wiring or sockets coming into contact with moisture
- Mould and mildew problems
- Peeling paint
- Damp, musty odours
- Structural damage and concrete breakdown
If you notice any of these signs, you need to call a professional waterproofing company such as Accredited Waterproofing who are skilled in foundation, roof and wall waterproofing.
How do you know what to look for? You’ve likely never had a need to call such a professional before. Do you even know what to ask?
KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
- Contractors should provide a thorough home inspection as well as a detailed explanation about the water problems you’re experiencing
- A written estimate of what is involved in the waterproofing job and what it will cost
- A timeline for the project to help you plan
STEPS OF THE PROCESS
Waterproofing involves two major components.
- Detection – specialized tools and state of the art equipment will pick up all the areas of concern
- Diagnosing where the moisture is originating from
Water can travel up to 150 meters along beams before making its presence known?
- Treatment – Problems can stem further than you might assume at first
Example, a 6cm seemingly innocent area where your rooflines meet may actually involve removal of a bigger portion of your roof than you thought.
At Accredited Waterproofing, we believe a thorough solution from top to bottom.
