Best time to refurbish rooftop waterproof membranes
When the weather is dry, it is a great opportunity to carry out remedial waterproofing on concrete rooftops and be prepared for the next wet season....
26 May, 2023
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Cold and wet weather can cause leaks and seepage
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...
24 May, 2022
Water ingress solution to leaking cold pour joint in concrete
Water ingress solution to leaking cold pour joint in concrete – Concrete crack injection repair. ...
25 January, 2022
Commercial Rooftop Membrane Refurbishment in Sydney
Remove and reinstate bituminous torch-on membrane. Waterstop Solutions NSW was engaged to inspect a leaking concrete rooftop of a commercial building in Sydney and to provide an asset preserving remedial waterproofing solution. During the inspection, Adrian, our NSW manager found several areas where the existing...
25 January, 2021
Green Roofs – Green islands in the city sky
Waterproofing and structural design considerations for green roofs. A green roof brings a wealth of benefits when it is skillfully designed, soundly constructed within the load-bearing capacity and has a waterproofing system in excellent condition. Is the existing waterproofing system on your roof able to...
10 March, 2020
Water entering concrete cracks and spalling concrete
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...
09 March, 2020
How prolonged rain can affect your building
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...
25 February, 2020
Rooftop Waterproof Membrane Refurbishment
For a flat roof to function properly and not leak, the surface water needs to be discharged quickly without ponding or stagnation. Water ponding on a flat roof is one of the main causes of waterproofing membrane deterioration because most membranes such as acrylic membranes...
19 February, 2020