Dampness or moisture can create and problems and cause damage to any construction of house. A lot of money can get wasted due to unexpected seepage of water into walls, ceilings or woodwork. Sometimes the presence of moisture can even corrode the steel framework, thus placing the whole structure at risk.
In order to safeguard your precious construction of home plan and also to avoid future inconvenience, it is highly important to take strict measures to waterproof your house plan. There are various waterproofing techniques that can be used during and after the construction of the house. The choice of method depends upon various factors, the primary one amongst them being cost. It is essential to consult a qualified Engineer or Architect for an appropriate waterproofing method to be followed in order to avoid subsequent hassles and damage. Apnaghar has a professional team of architects and engineers who can deliver Sealants free structural house designs and Soak pit house designs. It shave your cost and risk of dampness or moisture in future. Also, Water proofing treatment and materials depend on the requirement, type of construction, location of plot, surroundings of plot. Few suggestions from APNAGHR for water proofing treatment.
Material for waterproofing treatment:
Traditionally, Kota stone and bitumen are used as effective waterproofing treatment materials during construction. However with the advancement in technology, various specialized compounds are also available that can be used as effective waterproofing treatment solutions. For high-cost constructions plans such as malls and shopping complexes, some expensive and latest methods such as fibre-mesh and APP sheets are also used to form waterproof layers.
The choice of the waterproofing treatment materials and the methods of application must be decided by a qualified Engineer or Architect. Apnaghar provides detailed list of standards related to waterproofing treatment solutions.
Primarily, there are 3 areas of a typical building that need specific waterproofing treatment:
Basements provide an excellent way of accessing additional live-able space within limited space constraints. With the rapidly rising real estate prices, the concept of basements has even extended to having multiple levels below the ground. With such concepts, it is all the more important that effective waterproofing is done for the basements.
Basement waterproofing can be done internally as well as externally. However for more effective results, it is advisable to use proper external waterproofing methods during the construction period itself. Materials such as Kota stone, bitumen and specialized compounds are frequently used for external waterproofing of the basement.
Terraces are another area of concern with regard to waterproofing. It often happens in homes that rainwater or water leaking from the overhead water tanks spoils the flooring of the terrace and even seeps through the roof of the floor underneath. As in the case of basements, there are various materials that can be used to effectively waterproof the terrace floor. APP sheets, though expensive, are most effective for this purpose. Before commencing any waterproofing measure for the terrace, ensure that the structure is complete and the work on rainwater pipes and electric conduits is over.
Washrooms and kitchens have a sunken area below the floor that houses the water pipe network. This area should also be treated as a basement, and similar effective waterproofing solutions must be followed in this case. There is often a presence of water within the sunken areas, and adequate waterproofing is essential to avoid its seeping through the floor/walls and causing damage to the construction.
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