Water seepage and dampness are the most common issues faced by homeowners. These are very common problems and occur due to poor construction materials and improper waterproofing techniques used during construction of a home. Get them fixed if you’re planning to paint your house in recent times.
Here you will get a complete fixing guide.
Fixing Rising Damp
Rising damp usually affects the lower portion of interior walls. It can be caused by the rising of ground-water level within the wall but it can be treated easily.
- Firstly, you will have to remove the damped plasters from the affected area by using an iron brush.
- After that, you need to re-plaster the area with the help of mortar of cement, additive chemical and sand.
- Once done on the replastered area, you have to apply a high-quality waterproof coating properly.
- After doing all these the surface would be completely repaired.
Treating damp of the kitchen and bathroom walls
Cracks and grouts in kitchen and bathroom tiles cause water seepage creating damp in the adjacent walls. Water seepage is also caused by leaky pipes in bathrooms. To fix the seepage issue, you first need to fill the cracks and grouts with a sealing agent. After that, you have to add plasticizing additives to the re-cemented area. And then finally, you will need to make sure to fill the grouts with a waterproofing agent.
Repairing exterior walls
Dampness on the exterior walls is often caused by water seepage and rain-water. Follow these common steps to get it repaired.
- Fill the cracks of the exterior walls with the help of exterior crack sealing agent very carefully.
- After filling, apply high-quality exterior paint on the affected area.
Waterproofing the ceiling
Dampness and seepage on the roof are generally caused by poor waterproofing of the roof. Fortunately, there is an easy way to fix this problem as well.
- Firstly, fill the cracks with a crack sealing agent properly.
- Once done, cover the entire area by using a high-quality waterproofing agent.
When you are planning to paint your home and facing any of these types of issues, you need to fix them first. Follow the effective ways mentioned above to fix them if you want the worktop to be done by yourself.
However, if you want to get it done by hiring a specialist you can get in touch with Waterproofing Specialists. They offer top-notch waterproofing solutions at an economical rate. They are well trained and work with smarter techniques. So, if you are facing a lot of problems with your waterproofing damp walls then you should opt for them for instant services.
