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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...

  Water Tanks  be it underground or overhead, are an essential facility in building. The design and construction of water tanks ensure effective use and prevents leakages. As the building ages there is a wear and tear in the structure and water tanks are no exception. The water tanks hold large quantity of water which is potable and hence it is essential that no external water arising due to rain or sub-soil water should enter the tanks . Also, the water in the tanks should not leak in the outside surface. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d12xbZwtMW0 The absorption of water into the tanks can be prevented by sealing the cracks and joints from outside whereas the inaccessible portion can be sealed by adequate injection grouting. These works are advisable to be carried out by expert  waterproofing contractor . The internal surfaces of the tank are susceptible to the wear and tear due to the constant filling and usage of water on a daily basis. These surfaces viz tank base ,p...