subject: Waterproofing - Protecting Your Home From Water [print this page] Getting or erecting a building of your choice is like a dream come true. A person's home, somewhere down the line is like a realization of his dreams and persona. A person puts in all his imagination and resources to get his house made. Though there are factors that can really hamper your dreams and even ruin it. A simple leak of rainwater in your home can dampen your spirit. Also these small leaks can also eventually lead to bigger problems if left unattended. Simply it can be said that all the beauty and grandeur of house can be wasted by a simple leak, thus an adequate waterproofing is very much required.
Now since you are aware the problems that can be posed by absence of adequate waterproofing, the question arises that how waterproofing is actually done? Waterproofing, in the industry of construction, is a way by which the building structure is covered with coatings and membranes which protect the structure from damages caused by water, especially rainwater. If a building is not waterproofed properly, water may cause its structure and especially the wooden parts of it to rot. Apart from this water can provide breeding grounds for toxic molds which can cause great harm to the residents and pose serious problems.
The necessity of water proofing greatly increases in the rainy season when the building is constantly exposed to rains. Thus it is greatly suggested to get your building's waterproofing done before the arrival of the season. Also this is one task where you can get the best work done by hiring professionals. These professionals are not only highly skilled but also highly experienced and thus they provide you the best services.
The first part of house where the professionals would do waterproofing is the water tanks. You are aware of the fact that concrete structures are designed in a way that they dont develop cracks because of the liquid they hold. Thus the professionals would provide you with such tanks that wont develop cracks even after prolonged exposure to water. Some other parts of your house that are constantly exposed to water and require protection are decks, walkways and driveways. Due to prolonged exposure to water, their chances of getting damaged are relatively higher. Also since these parts are one of the most frequented parts of your house thus they pose danger for the residents too.
Another part of your house that requires relatively higher attention in terms of waterproofing is your walls. Walls, especially those made with wooden material are very vulnerable and the degree of damage caused due to exposure to water is relatively higher in them. Also these wooden walls serve as breeding grounds for micro-organisms which destroy wood and eventually lead to further deterioration. Structures which are below the building like basements should also be water proofed well as they are very vulnerable to water.
