Waterproofing Solutions for Leaking Showers

As well as looking unsightly, areas around leaking showers often smell. Shower plugging products may work to stop a shower leak for a limited period but it usually doesn’t take long for the shower leak and your problems start again. Therefore you need to think about Durable Waterproofing Solutions to fix the leaking shower once. 

By totally preventing water from penetrating through the gaps and joins of the shower recess, Duro Mastic P15 and Duro Mastic ACS provide a long-lasting and cost-effective solution for Internal Wet Area Waterproofing without removing tiles. Not all shower leaks show immediate signs that they are leaking, some can cause nasty damage to your home down the track. Look for signs such as swollen skirting boards and damp patches or mildew on the walls or on the ceiling below. It is important that you choose the right service appropriate for your situation, something which your local Durotech consultant will help you with upon quoting at the site. 

With more than 30 years of experience in the bathroom industry and local business, our team of Sydney Waterproofing understands Australian customer expectations. Our experienced consultants will take a detailed look at the existing tiles in your bathroom and provide you with recommendations on the best way forward for your bathroom. At Durotech Shower Seal you get a reliable and quality service at very best price.

Benefits of Duro Mastic
 
• Single water based application
• Excellent water resistant
• Ease of application- brush/roller
• High tensile film strength & elongation
• Seamless flexibility, no joins

Key Things You Must Know About Roof Waterproofing

Exposed to all climatic variations, the flat concrete roof deck of a building is the area which is permanently exposed to the extremes of the heat, rain fall, wind and all other weather conditions, thus is often subject to a high amount of ongoing thermal and structural movement. In the past, flat roof decks were considered high risk, particularly in residential homes, being a source of unwanted water, whereas a roof should ideally be working as an impermeable envelope to safeguard the whole building against moisture penetration. A thorough waterproofing membrane system must be incorporated to this crucial part of any residential or commercial dwelling to ensure the safety of the entire structure of building along with the inside articles.

Whether treated with a thick layer of concrete, sealed with a concrete additive or poured with positive falls to waste outlets, the root cause of leaks from exposed roof decks is the presence of moisture penetratinginside the roof structure. Careful and skillful installation of waterproofing membrane system is critical in avoiding leaks going forward. There are several points to consider before waterproofing a flat roof deck, some of which are detailed below;

 

Insulated Roof Waterproofing

1.       To ensure a strong waterproofing system, the substrate must be structurally strong to withhold it. For example, we understand that flat roof decks are among the most critical points for waterproofing, given they’re exposed to ongoing UV, rain, high winds and the omnipresent thermal movement between summer and winter, and even night and day, so the substrate also plays a part in the chances of success of the membrane system. A timber/plywood/hebel substrate for example, would not constitute an adequate waterproofing substrate externally, because those materials are not considered strong enough for external waterproofing applications – particularly in high risk areas such as flat roof decks. Durotech recommends a strong concrete substrate as the most appropriate substrate.

2.       Integral waterproofing compounds admixed in the concrete, in lower water/cement ratio, provide a strong concrete base and thus double the strength of waterproofing system. These compounds generally are not strong enough to be used unless in conjunction with a specific waterproofing membrane.

3.       The drainage of unwanted water relies heavily on the following factors; Positive, unimpeded falls to waste outlets, joints with parapet walls, down water pipes (one in every 40m²) and efficient plumbing on the terrace floor. Ensure buildings are structurally sound before waterproofing.

4.       The surface of the roof must fall unimpeded towards all waste outlets to avoid ongoing ponding water.The substrate must also be free of all dust, debris, oils, Laitance and any other contaminants before applying any waterproofing system.

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Points to be Remember while Waterproofing Water Holding Structures

Fixed and portable tanks, reservoirs, filtration plants, water features and ponds are some typical structures that hold water. These water holding structures are subject to pressing water exposure constantly, particularly when they’re built as part of a new building, using standard building materials such as concrete and concrete block-work. Applying a waterproofing membrane to these areas is therefore crucial, especially underground tanks where detecting and repairing leaks is more challenging and expensive.

Most of the water holding structures are made of concrete or precast built which, over time undergoes shrinkage which leads to cracks in the substrate and subsequent leakage. Durotech has available a range of materials suitable for waterproofing tanks and water holding structures for a variety of purposes including water retention, potable (drinking) water and chemical resistance. There are some other points to be considered prior to waterproofing, please see below;

1.       It is critical to establish exactly what is required of the waterproofing membrane system before waterproofing, to ensure the correct procedure and products are used. For example, it must be identified if there’s any Hydrostatic resistance required, potable water certification or chemical resistance, UV exposure and fish among other factors because this will affect which membrane is most applicable to each given circumstance.

2.       Ensure all protective equipment/breathing apparatus is used, particularly in situations with limited ventilation.

3.       In case of underground tanks, partially buried tanks or marine tanks, it is important that the tank be treated from both in inside and outside (in much the same way as a retaining wall). The internal waterproofing will ensure that all water inside the tank remains inside the tank. External waterproofing is critical to ensure that no moisture can enter the tank from outside, which would create issues with the quality of water as well as creating hydrostatic or negative pressure which can push the membrane off the inside of the tank as the pressure builds up over time.

4.       The surface of the water structure should be dry and free of all contaminants prior to installation of system.

5.       Finally, it is recommended that a test are be waterproofed first, to ensure adequate adhesion of both the primer to the substrate, and the membrane to the primer. Please contact Durotech, or consult the Technical Data Sheets for products to be used for waterproofing inside & outside tanks and other water holding structures.