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  Unlocking the potential of modern high-rise buildings goes beyond their architectural prowess. The terrace, a versatile space combining leisure and utility, plays a pivotal role. However, the integration of additional features post-initial waterproofing can pose challenges. We need to understand the importance of top-up waterproofing applications and injection grouting to fortify terrace waterproofing systems. The Strain on Terrace Waterproofing ·        Unveiling the demands faced by terrace waterproofing due to high-rise building design and increased terrace utilization ·        Shedding light on the limitations posed by plot sizes and higher F.S.I, intensifying strain on terraces ·        Emphasizing the significance of a robust waterproofing foundation prior to incorporating recreational and utility facilities. Challenges Introduced by Additional Terrace Facilities ·  ...

 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 ...

  Modern Residential /Commercial or Industrial complexes have a large floor plate spanning over several wings , having expansion joint based on the length of the building. These when not properly taken care gives rise to leakages in the terrace . to single standalone buildings, multi-wing complexes have a rhythmic set of staircase and lift room blocks at regular intervals. It is combined with a series of services, like water supply inlet/outlet lines running around the core, i.e overhead water tanks. Presence of expansion/construction joints can lead to multiple leakages along the entire height of the building leading to façade leakages and podium leakages too. To add to the problem the wall surfaces within are not plastered . Later these areas are not accessible to identify the flow and pattern of leakages. Toilet duct open/semi-open or enclosed areas each have their own share of benefits and problems depending on the height of the building. Solar panels, wind mills and other ene...

  Cracks in Building  Façade A wall serves basic two functions privacy and protection from harsh weather. The high rise buildings which in a city like Mumbai are exposed to heavy rains accompanied with harsh winds. These cracks can be vertical, horizontal or angular as it is shown in the video. These cracks are generally formed in the junction of the RCC member and block wall. Impact of the harsh weather combined with rains causes leakage in the internal surfaces of the building. There is always chances of cracks being formed at the junction of RCC cracks. Therefore it is necessary that care should be taken of joints and junctions. As the impact of the wind is high around the coast line, mere replastering will not solve the problem. Watch our video to see how these cracks are formed. We will be uploading the waterproofing solution soon in our next blog. Watch the video to know more https://youtu.be/r18toTf_WHo  24 views  0 clicks  Share post 

  External Wall Waterproofing and Restoration of building Rainy season is an annual money back that mother nature gives us. It is a bench mark for the financial trends of the year. While we enjoy the rainy season and all its bounties, we need to protect our structure from leakages in the coming rainy season. A stitch in time saves nine is the perfect phase and the first towards successful waterproofing of the terrace, parapet walls, facades, podium and all the elements of the structure exposed to the rigors of nature. Good waterproofing is a necessity as the leakages occurring in the rainy seasons impact the structure from outside as well as inside, aesthetically, emotionally and ruin our peace of mind, the long-term implications of leakages is deterioration of structure, especially the structural members which can leave the structure weak and ultimately inhabitable. The restoration cost of structures with rising leakages rises exponentially if they are left unattended. The thr...