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Lift pits are like mini basements because they are almost always below ground. They are vulnerable to rising water table level, which usually occurs during the wet season. Interestingly, the water table level can be altered by adjacent construction, so a lift pit that used to be...
Installation of cementitious waterproofing membrane and leak sealing injection of rumpus room....
The placement and the sealing of concrete joints are both very important aspects of construction to ensure that the concrete slabs remain intact and structurally sound. Improper filling and/or sealing of joints by using incorrect material, inadequate filler depth and incorrect ratio of sealant, are just...
Our Waterstop Solutions team of leak sealing technicians recently completed leak sealing works of a car bay, showing signs of water ingress through the wall-floor joint. Wall-floor joints in infill slabs often act as leakage points. This can cost-effectively be remediated with targeted high-pressure injection into the joints and cracks to create...
Consequences of water ingress to the lift pit. Water in the lift pit can lead to Health & Safety issues and costly lift break down. Any water in the lift pit can affect the lift mechanism and electrical systems, which may lead to the lift breaking down....
Exciting News! We have the privilege of welcoming Steve Murphy to our Waterstop Solutions team in Brisbane! Steve brings with him a wealth of knowledge, gained from an impressive 38-year-career in the industry, of which 24 years was as a Defect and Liability Supervisor (DLP) for Abigroup and Lend Lease. 24 years...
What can we do to keep your basement and car park dry and prevent moisture from making its way in? Water leaking into the basement after heavy rain is a common occurrence. Water always finds a way by following the path of least resistance, so basement...
Rising Damp is a phenomenon where moisture from the ground is wicked up through the masonry and building materials by capillary action, resulting in moisture appearing to rise from the ground. It is worth noting that Rising Damp only occurs on ground floor levels because...
Waterstop Solutions was recently commissioned to repair the waterproofing membrane in two leaking fire water retention tanks at a major public hospital in Queensland. Several repair attempts by other service providers had proven to be futile with recurrent poor membrane adhesion to the substrate in a...
Subterranean Wall Finally Withstanding Heavy Rain To no surprise with the consistent rainfall that has stuck around for most of the month in the Brisbane region, numerous properties are starting to feel the effects of all the persistent rain. Recently Waterstop Solutions tended to a home that...