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Cold and wet weather can cause leaks and seepage in buildings due to thermal contraction. Most materials expand when they are heated, and contract when they are cooled. Concrete will expand or contract due to fluctuations in temperature, so concrete structures will shrink during the...

Once water enters a crack, it is usually only a matter of time before the water leads to oxidization of the rebar/reinforcing steel. Concrete steps can crack and break up over time. Thermal changes and exposure to rain and driving wind can lead to water...

Water leaking into the basement after heavy rain is a common occurrence. Water always finds a way, so basement waterproofing and adequate drainage are especially needed in cases where groundwater is likely to build up in the soil and cause a rise in the water...

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...

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...

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...

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