Rainbow Folad is the waterproofing specialist in Park Ridge. Waterproofing is the safest way to ensure your building’s walls, basement, floors, and roofs are free from moisture. We are the specialists in residential waterproofing, commercial waterproofing, swimming pool waterproofing, basement waterproofing, foundation waterproofing, green roof waterproofing, and balcony & terrace waterproofing in Park Ridge.
Water seepage is corrosive and can damage concrete and steel building structures. It also weakens the structural integrity of buildings. We, as waterproofing contractors, know how to protect your living spaces from moisture. Our expertise comes from in-depth knowledge of materials, resins, and coatings needed to waterproof your property. Moisture control by waterproofing is a core part of a building’s preventive maintenance in Park Ridge, Brisbane.
Reasons Why Waterproofing is Important for Buildings in Park Ridge
Waterproofing has become a basic construction need. The importance of waterproofing for a building is as below.
Building Regulations
Waterproofing is a need, especially for areas next to showers, baths & spas. Moreover, the other wet areas where waterproofing is mandated are around wet areas like sinks, basins, and tubs.
Protection from Mould Growth & Spores
Buildings built in wood or wooden furniture carry a risk of water ingress without waterproofing. Moisture can lead to the rotting of wood with mould growth. Spores also pose a health hazard as they thrive in moisture. They spread allergies, asthma, and fungal infections
Steps Involved in Leak Detection & Waterproofing Repairs in Park Ridge
Waterproofing materials form an impregnable barrier against water ingress over foundations, roofs, walls and floors. Some of the most waterproofing materials used in building construction are a cementitious mix, liquid membrane, bituminous fibre, bituminous membrane and polyurethane membrane.
Waterproofing creates a continuous protective layer that bridge cracks to keep moisture at bay. It increases your property value and helps maintain its structural integrity. Using bituminous & liquid membrane waterproofing compounds is recommended. Polyurethane membrane compounds protect flat roofs from the elements. Waterproofing the wet areas like the kitchen & bathroom is a five-step process that Rainbow Folad follows.
Clean Work Area & Check Surface Adhesion
All waterproofing surfaces must be free of adhesion-reducing substances like dust, grime, and grease. It helps achieve optimal bonding with the waterproofing membrane/coating. Before application, it is necessary to check the bonding strength of the waterproofing membrane. The wet surface is treated with a primer if the membrane strip shifts position when force is applied. A primer helps in better adhesion.
Apply Corner Pieces & Sealing tape to Corners & Edges
Corner pieces & corner sealing tapes help waterproof the corners of the interior walls. Our waterproofing specialist might use a squeegee or spatula to smooth out the sealing tapes to remove all air pockets under the sealing tapes.
Waterproof Plumbing Settings
Waterproof wall sleeves help seal all plumber fittings. The surfaces around the plumber fitting must be dry when sealing off the surface around plumber fittings. A spatula helps remove air bubbles trapped beneath the waterproofing sleeve.
Apply Waterproof Membranes or Coating
Apply the waterproofing membrane on the surface from top to bottom. The membrane overlaps at the corner sealing tape to create a water-tight finish. Air pockets trapped between the wet surfaces & sealing membrane are removed using a spatula.
Quality Check Before Tiling Work
When the sealing membranes overlap over the corner tapes it provides better water tightness. The last step before the bathroom & kitchen surface is ready for tiling is checking for water tightness. A final inspection by our specialists ensures that the wet bathroom & kitchen surfaces are ready for tiling.
Contact Us for All Waterproofing Needs in Park Ridge
Waterproofing your building’s foundation, roof, seams, basements, pools, reservoirs, terraces, and balconies is vital to protect your property from water ingress. If you need immediate help for waterproofing your property in Park Ridge. Please email us at rfoladtiling@gmail.com or call us on 0413 823 125.