Waterproofing refers to the protection of property against rain, rising damp and damp forming in arias and on surfaces where water is used for daily hygiene such as showers.
Documents and blogs on this site will aim to cover all aspects of waterproofing as far as it concerns all kinds of property.
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Roofs that are not waterproofed will leak. You will find that tile roofs that are not waterproofed and painted regularly will start to break and the tiles will crack. Insufficient and failing waterproofing will cause tiles to separate. Failing waterproofing on the roof will cause water to leak into the roof. Mould growing in your roof as a result of the damp forming inside the roof. The occupants will fall ill. Repairs on the roof will be expensive.
Description of the condition of the property
The owner prevails a strict maintenance plan on his property. Tremco's maintenance team is called out every 5 years when his guarantee expires.
Problem/situation
It is easy to tackle small repairs on a roof and replacing of waterproofing material is a breeze.
Possible outcome
If you don't waterproof your roof regularly it will fail and the property falls into ruans.
Suggestion
The roof needs to be washed down, old waterproofing replaced and a fresh coat of paint be applied.
Work was done
Using a high-pressure hose Tremco's expert maintenance team cleaned the roof of all dust and debris. Waterproofing and barge boards were replaced where necessary. A fresh coat of quality UV resistant paint finished the task.
Flashing waterproofed
Tile roof waterproofed and painted
Painted fascia board
Waterproofing of ridge and flashing on the tile roof
Newly painted tile roof
Roof repairs, waterproofing and painting of tile roof.
Result
This waterproofed and painted roof will now not only add to the property's esthetics but is good to serve its purpose for the next 5 years.
Outcome
The occupants can rest assured that they will be protected from the element. A new certificate on the roof covering all material and workmanship was issued by Tremco. The guarantee is for 5 years.
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A roof needs to be maintained properly. Roofs and everything else on earth will deteriorate after time. The roof rust if not protected and it will let water in. Damp lead to timber rotting and the forming of mould. This will lead to financial consequences and will also lead to medical issues for the occupants.
Problem/situation
The reasonably repaired and waterproofed zinc roof is maintained and only needed minor repairs done, waterproofing to be patched up and properly painted for protection.
Possible outcome
There is a point where a roof if left to deteriorate too far will be beyond repair. Replacement of the entire roof will be inevitable.
Suggestion
After some minor repairs on this roof, it then will need waterproofing and UV resistant paint.
Work commenced
All dust and debris needed to be removed from the roof with a high-pressure hose. The loose material must be removed properly. Redundant waterproofing must be stripped off the roof and then the roof will be sealed with fresh waterproofing. It ensures that no water will penetrate the roof. The roof is then painted with quality UV resistant paint.
Waterproofed zinc roof
Roof repairs, waterproofing and painting of a zinc roof
Result
With the work completed the roof will ensure the occupants with protection against the weather. Tremco provides a guarantee on all material and workmanship for 5 years.
Outcome
With newly waterproofing and painting completed on the roof, it will now serve its purpose of weather protection of the occupants and adding esthetic value to the property.
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Maintenance on properties with flat concrete roofs tends to be neglected most of the time. Seeing that the weather also plays hectic games with these roofs. Here we are thinking of the sun heating it up and UV beams accelerating the deterioration of waterproofing material. Cracks form and water seeps in forming damp underneath the waterproofing and mould starts to grow.
Description
This site is a textbook example of what happens when maintenance on a concrete roof is neglected. Subsequently, waterproofing will dry out and start to crack. Adding rainwater to the mixture lends to the lifting of such waterproofing. This was exactly what was seen here.
Problem/situation
What was found was that years of attack of the sun, as well as UV attack on the waterproof material, dried it out. Cracks formed and water was able to enter. We already see waterproofing lifting and the growth of mould.
Possible outcome
Leaving the decay to carry on will compromise the roof. More mould will grow with the unfortunate medical consequences and expense associated with it.
Suggestion
It was highly recommended that all waterproofing material on the roof be removed. A thorough cleaning process will get rid of any loose particles and dust. The new layer of waterproofing must then be attached to the roof by means of the torch on the process. Applying a UV resistant coat of paint will protect the waterproofing which in turn keeps water away from the concrete.
Decision with customer/owner
With the customer giving the green light work could commence. The team of workers moved in the next day to start.
Work was done
It was a very time-consuming process removing the old redundant waterproofing. The cleaning process commenced as planned. All dust and debris removed and remaining dust washed off with a power hose. Leaving the concrete to dry for a day and came back to finish the job. A new layer of waterproofing was torched on with great care not to leave air pockets. With a fresh coating of UV resistant paint, the torch on waterproofing and the concrete roof was good for some time to come.
Cracked waterproofing on concrete roof
Water damage on concrete roof
Preparing of concrete roof for waterproofing
Removing damaged waterproofing on a concrete roof
Preparation for waterproofing of a concrete roof
Waterproofing in progress on a concrete roof
Waterproofing and painting done on a concrete roof
Concrete roof waterproofed and painted
Result
A concrete roof that was waterproofing and has a fresh coating of paint is a site to see. It will last a long time.
Outcome
This concrete roof is now ready to face the onslaught of the sun and bad weather alike. With a 5- year guarantee on all workmanship and materials, the owner was very happy to take the property in possession. Dr Nanita's concrete roof that's been proudly waterproofed, painted and ready for the raining seasons.
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Damp walls have to do with water that enters the wall underneath paintwork. The only way that this will happen is when the paint fails to protect the wall. Small cracks form on the paint surface when attacked by UV rays. Normally when painting that was not suited for UV attack is painted on an external wall or damp gets to the inside of a wall from the outside.
Description of the condition of the property
The property has a lot of paint flaking going on. this most properly because of the use of unfit paint or was left for too long before replacement.
Problem/situation
The sun's UV rays caused the paint to perish. This is what happens when cheaper or unsalted paint is used. Cracks form on the surface and water seeps in.
Possible outcome
Not attending to the problem one finds that water will enter and damage the wall to the extent that plastering is compromised. Cracks let water in and the plaster will separate and mould will start growing. This has not only the effect that replacing the plaster is expensive but it also has health consequences.
Suggestion
All loose paint needs to be scraped from the wall. Sanding down the service or using a wire brush to smooth down the surface. Fill all cracks and sand it down again. Apply damp proofing and finish off with a decent coat of paint.
Decision with customer/owner
After a lengthy discussion with the owner, the green light was given. Work could commence.
Work done
Because there is no damage to plastering we must scrape all paint from the wall. Sand it down or use a wire brush to speed up the process. A ruff surface is needed to apply damp proofing but before that, all cracks must be filled and sanded down. Now we apply damp proofing to protect the plasterwork. Finally, fresh high-quality UV paint is applied.
Damp-proofing on the exterior and interior walls.
Damp-proofing of the exterior walls.
Damp-proofing and painting of the exterior walls.
Result
The preparation of all surfaces went well. All cracks were filled, the walls damp proofed to prevent water damage and the application of a good coat of UV paint for protection. It was time for the owner to take possession. A Property to surely be proud of.
The property gets a full blast of sunshine daily which means that membranes and paint covering will deteriorate faster than roofs that get a little shade from trees and will need roof repairs. A flat roof has a very low angle of descent and if not sealed properly the damage that may occur can be huge. Needless to say that it will cost a substantial amount of money.
Description of the condition of the property
This flat roof went on not getting the proper care for years. Luckily, not all roof screws came loose and thus minimal water damage occurred.
Problem/situation
Here we have a case where waterproofing for this flat roof was urgently needed. The property gets a full blast of sunshine daily which means that membranes and paint covering will deteriorate faster than roofs that get a little shade from trees. The roof's previous membrane was cracked and showed signs of water seeping in. Being a flat roof, dust accumulated on top of it and together with rain damp will form on the roof causing a lot of damage. The exterior walls show signs of weather and moisture damage.
Possible outcome
As time goes by a roof that gathers moisture will start to rust away which means the roof will fail to keep the weather out. As can be seen on the exterior walls, mould will grow and compromise the health of all that stay within.
Suggestion to remedy the situation
It was suggested that the roof must be cleaned properly and all loose fasteners are replaced. Then the roof can be waterproofed and painted. Exterior walls also need damp proofing and paint.
Decision with customer/owner
The owner opted to have the roof fixed first. He will, as finances allow, at a later date attend to the waterproofing and painting of walls.
Work which was done
Cleaning of the roof involved the blasting of dust particles off the roof with a high power hose. Inspection on the fasteners and replacement where necessary followed. Only then was it possible to waterproof flashing, fasteners and plumbers vents. A few coats of UV resistant paint sealed the roof properly to protect it from the weather.
The roof is now correctly waterproofed and painted. the owner can rest assured that it will protect the occupants for many a year. Tremco guarantees the workmanship and material for a period of five years.
Roof repairs, waterproofing and painting
Outcome
The roof was cleaned, waterproofed and painted. The owner and his family can now feel safe under a properly maintained roof.
Another successful roof was done by Tremco. We do it right. Visit https://tremco.co.za OR Call 0732708270
