Waterproof decks over living space have proven to be a popular architectural detail. While the functionality of the deck over living space is nice, things turn ugly without proper balcony waterproofing in Melbourne. A very large percentage of flat top roof decks end up leaking within the first several years due to improper design and use of the wrong materials. This is a specialized field that even most general contractors don't like to deal with.
Most of us are oblivious about the fact that waterproofing barriers can be compromised when we do physical alteration towards the external part of the building; renovations or even minor alteration or repair works, so long that it leads to physical alteration of the building's surface.
Below ground waterproofing has been around a long time, liquified heated tar was used in ancient times to waterproof objects and materials and even today tar and oil-based waterproofing is still in use. But the construction has changed, we now rely on thin-walled products, fibre cement, plaster and timber frame construction. The mass of a building will no longer provide security against the ingress of water. This is probably the reason why more than ever before we see the rise in water problems.
The drainage conduit is connected to either passive or powered means of evacuating the water. Powered is where none of the aforementioned options is available or feasible and a sump and pump is used. A floor membrane is applied across the floor area as a vapour barrier and linked to the drainage conduit or wall membrane to complete the basement waterproofing system. After all, when water comes in, it could potentially damage any and all items that are in the basement. Basement waterproofing is one method of making sure that the basement retains its integrity and durability.
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