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Waterproofing Services in Mumbai for Ceiling Leakage

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  Waterproofing Services in Mumbai for Ceiling Leakage Ceiling leakage is the last thing a person can wish for in a dream home or office. While there can be several reasons for the leakages from the ceiling, the presence of wet-room or planters is the most common source of perennial leakages in the buildings. We often hear people say, that we have tried everything. Connecting with the developer who comes with their team to resolve the leakages, local service providers like plumbers, mason but the issue does not get resolved. There is temporary relief in certain cases based on corrective actions/treatments on upper floors but sooner or later the issue recurs more profound and with greater speed. It is important to thoroughly understand the pattern of leakage which can be done using the  thermography process .  This in turn helps us to identify the source of leakage as visible in the affected areas. Resolving the leakage is only like joining the dots based on the actual issues of the lo

Waterproofing a Terrace having Solar Panel

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  The terrace is the crown of the building. Perfect terrace waterproofing is a first step towards ensuring a shiny façade for a building that may otherwise lead to watermarks and stains, especially in the rainy season. Modern living has a high demand for the usage of energy for various facilities within the built form. This has put pressure on the non-renewable resources of mother earth, leading to global warming. Renewable resources help in reducing the burden of our energy needs and are environment friendly. Solar panels placed on the rooftop, tap the sun’s energy. This can be utilized to heat water and assist in lighting up the common areas of the building. So far so good, but the placement (often unplanned or Adhoc) on the terrace surfaces leads to cracks on the terrace floor which eventually lead to leakages. If this was not enough leakages in the solar water tank and pipelines due to the low maintenance and dripping of water in specific locations of the terrace floor based on

Three Fold Solutions for Leakages from Skirting

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 Dampness in the wall is a common experience in most buildings, especially near the skirting at floor level. Wall dampness is initially ignored and later takes the shape of a full-blown problem of dampness up to 3’0” which is now within the range of our view especially when we are seated. It has by now spread to several locations, there is likely microbial bacteria growth and, in some cases, de-bounded of the plaster surface. The dampness in walls that have risen to the level of 3’0” height and above needs a - Threefold solution based on the inspection in wet rooms as follows: Checking all water supply lines using pressure testing gadgets or ultrasonic gadgets. Inspect all drain lines using a thermal scanner. Inspecting all tile joints using moisture meter. Treatment of damp walls based on survey involves solving leakages in plumbing lines. Water supply and drain, floor tile joint filling. and Injection grouting is based on the extent of seepage through open joints and hollowness wi