Why waterproofing is important?
Waterproofing is essential to all buildings. The function is to prevent structural damage and water intrusion. There is thousand way of waterproof material available in the market, therefore the selection of material is crucial as it will affect the performance afterward. Besides that, the installation plays an important role, lacking proper knowledge and skills, there will be meaningless to apply the waterproofing.
Efflorescence
Efflorescence is in white or off-white colour with a powdery appearance which results from migrating through the soluble salts to the surface
Mould, Mildew and Vegetative growth
Mould, mildew, and vegetative will start growing when the surface is damp or wet constantly for some certain period.
Water seepage
Water seepage occurs when water seeped through porous material to another place
Blistering
Formation of the water-filled bubble in the paint which due to the moisture entrapped or quality of product
Concrete spalling
Moisture and Water seepage will cause the rebar corrosion, hence the concrete start to spall when the rebar is expanding
WHERE IS WATERPROOFING USED?
