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  Waterproofing Solutions in Mumbai The terrace and façade are the immediate surfaces that receive rain and can lead to leakage in the upper floor through the terrace and the entire building envelope through the façade. A call from an eleven storied residential apartment in Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai in April’22 resulted in a general visit and survey of affected apartments revealing the extent of leakage that has impacted the top floor ceilings and walls of the apartments, especially in the south and west façade from lower floors upwards. A mix of preventive and curative waterproofing joint fillers and liquid applied membrane in the terrace floor, parapet walls, parapet top and affected façade walls in the South and West Façade has resulted in providing a new lease of life to the general health of the building while resolving the long-standing leakage issues which were only increasing on a year-on-year basis. A successful terrace leakage solution and waterproofing t...

  In Mumbai, the basic structure of terrace houses remains the same and all of these leakages can be repaired easily. Once you have identified the leakage, follow these 5 simple tips to prevent it from getting worse. All the tips are cost-effective and easy to understand and implement. If you follow them diligently, you will improve your overall health and living conditions in your house in Mumbai city.  Five Simple Tips for Preventing Leakage in Mumbai : 1 Clean Downspout Regularly Downspouts are one of those things that most of us tend to ignore. But they play a vital role in preventing rainwater from damaging our homes. Before it reaches your home, roof water has travelled through miles of downspout pipe. Years of leaves and sediment can build up inside these pipes, ultimately leading to leaks. Clean out your downspouts regularly and you’ll cut back on leaks and dampness inside your home by reducing all that grime that’s built up over time.   2) Secure the te...

  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 is...

 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 hollownes...

 Modern High-Rise buildings have typical floor plates stacked one above the other. The location of wet rooms, viz toilets, kitchens, dry balconies are built around a central core with the passage in between and habitable spaces around it. In case of leakages in the ceiling of habitable spaces, the obvious link of source of the leakage is sought at the floor above. Typical ways of resolving leakage issues are by checking for pressure drops in water supply lines to ascertain leakage in the pipes and posting that to check for drain lines and floors. Conventional solutions involve breaking tiles- floor/wall or both as the situation demands, resolving pipe leakage if any, redoing waterproofing and finally relaying the tiles. In recent times it has been noticed that this system of leakage resolution gives temporary or no relief in certain cases. It is advised to break tiles only and only if all other options are ruled out and not as the first line of defence. Modern technologies assist ...

  An unkempt or defective bathroom can be an inconvenience, but it can also lead to larger issues that damage your home. If you have bathroom leakage issues and you need bathroom waterproofing services in Mumbai, don’t hesitate to call us immediately to schedule an appointment. Our experienced team will assess your bathroom and determine the best course of action for fixing leaks and other issues, so you can enjoy your bathroom again! Call today! Different leakage issues in the bathroom: Internal Leakage Property owners tend to ignore bathroom leakages and internal leakage problems, which only increases their severity over time. It’s best to address  bathroom waterproofing services  at an early stage to save yourself from major repairs later on. If you notice any of these signs of a leak, call professional services immediately.   External Leakage The first and foremost thing to be kept in mind while doing bathroom waterproofing is external leakage. Since a lot of wat...

 Terrace gardens or roof gardens as they are also known, are a wonderful boon for those who possess a green thumb and for us city dwellers for whom a small patch of green is equivalent to heaven. Many modern society complexes and apartment owners with terrace space have created wonderful green terrace gardens. However, water leakage issues can spoil the fun unless proper care is taken in the form of professional Terrace waterproofing . Most people think that brick bat coba is enough as a waterproof layer and a terrace garden can be created without a hitch. In fact, it is one of the weakest layers for terraces. Basically, roof construction should be based out of concrete grout and flexible waterproofing polymers. Membrane waterproofing is a powerful option and is finding a lot of favor amongst terrace garden owners and maintenance teams for buildings. Why Membrane Waterproofing? The lack of effective options and a wonderful track record of membrane waterproofing are the reasons why ...