Why House Waterproofing in Kwazulu Natal Necessary

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Why and How to Waterproof Your House
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Why does waterproofing make sense

• Waterproofing helps to save expensive repairs
• Water damage affects resale value of property
• Waterproofing strengthens the homes foundation

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Waterproofing the foundation

• This is the most important, yet the most
  neglected aspect of building. Common aspects
  involved in waterproofing the foundation include
• Tar- This is probably the oldest method of
  waterproofing the foundation. But this is more
  common as a damp proofing product than as a
  waterproofing product.
• Dimple Board A dimple board is a plastic sheet
  used over waterproofing and designed to keep
  waterproofing and its sediments inside the dimple
  board. This is then passed on to the soil below.
• Sprayed Membrane- This product is used by
  professional waterproofing companies and consists
  of a rubberized membrane that is installed over
  the foundation.

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Damp proofing basics

• Damp walls can damage the foundation and affect
  the property. This is usually caused when damp
  water enters unprotected walls and moves into
  tiny pores within them. To protect damp walls, it
  is important to
• Damp Proofing Cream A specialist first analyses
  the source of the dampness using special
  injection equipment. The wall is then
  re-plastered with an additive.
• Electro Osmotic Damp Proofing This treatment
  uses electrical charges to move the moisture
  within the wall and protect the wall.
• Cleaning the Gutters This is probably the most
  ignored, but blocked gutters can cause moisture
  to seep into the walls and damage them. Cleaning
  the gutters prevents dampness.

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Roofing Basics

• Replacing a damaged roof can be very expensive
  and set you back by a hundreds of thousand of
  Rands. Some of the basic steps to protect the
  roof include
• Conducting periodic checks Roofs have to be
  checked at least twice a year for missing tiles
  and shingles. These allow the water to seep in
  and damage the roof.
• Flashing This is a metal that is used to seal
  bends and joints. A leak in the flashing can
  damage the roof.

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What we do

• We are waterproofing specialists and offer
• Waterproofing
• Dampproofing
• Interior and exterior paints and coats
• Roofing
• Swimming pool refurbishment, and
• Painting

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