{"id":17299,"date":"2013-04-29T13:10:26","date_gmt":"2013-04-29T07:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bharatestates.com\/blog\/?p=17299"},"modified":"2020-06-15T04:11:57","modified_gmt":"2020-06-14T22:41:57","slug":"waterproofing-concrete-rooftops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bharatestates.com\/blog\/waterproofing-concrete-rooftops\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterproofing Concrete Rooftops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-17300\" alt=\"leaking-roof\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bharatestates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/leaking-roof.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/>Concrete is made up of various ingredients such as calcium carbonate and sand. These like all other natural ingredients are bio degradable. So over time they shift and dissolve. With concrete roofs this is a major problem. In the rainy seasons it is a problem that concerns many and in extremely wet places this is a year round problem. While most people spend a lot to fix this and suffer a lot from this uninvited trouble, a few precautions taken in advance can save you from a hole in your roof as well as burning a hole in your pocket.<strong>Roof Waterproofing Method:<\/strong>If you plan to leak proof your own ceiling or repair an existing leak by yourself then you must keep in mind that it is not an easy job. If the leak is small you can possibly manage but if you cannot find the spot of leak or the leak is too big for you to handle, seeking professional help will be recommendable because by repairing a leak by yourself you definitely save money and cultivate leak repairing skills but at the same time a job badly done means more expenses in the future to fix the mistakes you made.To repair a leaking concrete roof the main material required is a liquid sealant. But before applying anything anywhere you have to prepare the surface by power brushing the roof. This can be done by using a shut blaster which roughens the surface and removes loose materials. But caution should be used so as not to damage any interior areas.After this an appropriate coating should be used to fill in the gaps and coat the cracks. The best material will be something rubbery or plastic like. There are special materials or primers for filling in cracks on the roofs. Chiefly this is called bituminous waterproofing. It uses different bitumen, polyester, fiber glass, minerals, transparent film etc. These materials dry easily and move and expand with the concrete. It has a long life span and does not absorb water. This prevents the roof from further leaking.To prevent a recurrence of the leaking of the roof it is important to have provision for proper drainage.<strong>Roof Waterproofing\u00a0Tips:<\/strong>In case you are thinking of waterproofing your own roof then you should maintain proper precaution to read all instructions on all materials that you buy. Before you start on a wider area, carry out an experiment on a test patch. See that all the materials are properly sticking together and drying well.Large holes have to be filled up with concrete or mortar. Primers are only for smaller cracks and leaks.<strong>Roof Waterproofing Contractors:<\/strong><strong>Astral Waterproofing<\/strong>:Shop No. 8, Sunrise Complex, Near Mannushah Masjid, 480, Nana Peth,\u00a0Pune020 2614 1578<strong>M M Enterprise<\/strong>:219, Kasba Peth,, Kharadkar Complex,\u00a0Pune020 2457 3475<strong>Aquaproof &amp; Anchoring Systems<\/strong>:Shop No-6, Ground Floor, Swami Sankul, B\/S Maharana Milk Centre, Ganesh Peth, Ganesh Peth,\u00a0Pune020 2605 2385<strong>Arti Enterprises<\/strong>:Shop No 1, Shanti Shreya Apartment, 210\/11, Rasta Peth, Rasta Peth,\u00a0Pune020 2605 1304<strong>Adwaita Enterprises<\/strong>:Sinhagad Road, Anand Nagar,\u00a0Pune020 2435 0113<span style=\"left:100%;display:inline-block;position:fixed\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rusbankinfo.ru\/\">\u0437\u0430\u0439\u043c \u043d\u0430 \u043a\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0443 \u0431\u0435\u0437 \u043e\u0442\u043a\u0430\u0437\u043e\u0432 \u043a\u0440\u0443\u0433\u043b\u043e\u0441\u0443\u0442\u043e\u0447\u043d\u043e<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/rusbankinfo.ru\/credits.html\">\u0432\u0437\u044f\u0442\u044c \u043a\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0442 \u043e\u043d\u043b\u0430\u0439\u043d<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concrete is made up of various ingredients such as calcium carbonate and sand. 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