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How waterproofing solutions can be useful

Author: Sayali Kamat
by Sayali Kamat
Posted: Apr 18, 2017

India is a country that experiences varied weather conditions. While some cities of the country are extremely dry others receive an enormous amount of rain. In any condition, it becomes highly important to make sure that the safety of a building structure is maintained.

All kinds of climatic conditions call for waterproofing solutions to be implemented in buildings. Even when a structure is created in a dry region, there is always a good reason to make sure that waterproofing is done. Here is a list of times when making an area water proof becomes essential.

Sand: The nature of the sand that is used in the construction of the structure makes it highly essential to keep the building waterproof. If the sand is not of a very good quality and has a high salt content in it, the moisture from the sand can work adversely on the structure.

Moist climate: Even in regions that receive very little rainfall, it is possible that the air in the region is moist. The moisture from the air works on the surfaces of buildings and makes is weak. However, if the structure is protected, the moisture cannot really cause serious harm.

Use of water: Whether a region has rainy climate or dry and whether the air is moist or dry, the use of water in and around a building is always done. If there is excessive use of water on the surfaces such as the terrace, roof waterproofing becomes extremely important.

Ill-ventilated areas: Even if everything with the climate is in favour of a structure, it is seen that certain areas such as the basement, which are not well-ventilated are more prone to water getting accumulated.

Plumbing: Regions such as toilets or kitchen and wash areas are most prone to adverse effects of water-logging, which is why it is important to make sure that waterproofing is done in those regions. Any other area where there is use of water should be treated with solutions for waterproofing.

Gardening: A lot of people create garden areas on terraces, which is why it becomes essential to make use of terrace waterproofing methods. If the terrace is not made to be waterproof, the entire structure gets affected over time.

When you are aware about the different ways in which a building needs waterproofing, it makes more sense to opt for waterproofing irrespective of whether the need seems obvious or not.

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Sayali Kamat- I'm a home decor, fashion and design enthusiast.

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