Most homeowner will not give attention to the roof till leakage or damage on the roof happen and cause damage into their interior of the house.
Roof leakage is very unpleasant and traumatic for homeowner, it is important to take immediate action to avoid further damage to your home. If you found water dripping or discoloration in your ceiling, its likely to be water accumulate and pool.
Roofs tend to last between 15-20years, depends on the material, weather exposure and quality of the installation, unforeseen natural disasters can shorten the lifespan of a roof.
Roof leak could be due to worn off waterproofing membrane by the rainwater, falling limbs, tree branches, hail, or other objects, punctured the roof tiles, blockage of the gutter or improper installation can cause major damage to a roof.
Self-inspect the roof both exterior and interior regularly, underside of the roof can show signs of water damage. There are symptoms that you are suffering from a roof leakage. Interior, you will have to look out for dark patch, stain, bubbling paint. Exterior part of the roof you will have to check out for missing warped, rotting, peeling, broken, blistering, or buckling shingles. Clog or slow draining gutters/drainpipe. Even for loose material or wear around chimneys or vents. Roof leak will not go away by itself, it will both danger and result in structural erosion if unaddressed.
Rooftop waterproofing is a treatment of a surface to prevent the passage of water under hydrostatic pressure or the process where a building part is resistance to rainwater. To avoid leakage and damage related to water infiltration, it is important that your rooftop is waterproofing by an experienced roofing contractor.
Rainwater can accumulate on your roof top will seep through roof cracks, damage your ceiling below. As a result, mould and mildew could grow on the wall and wooden components of the building and rot.
Common waterproofing leakage happen when there is no proper waterproofing. Leak from external floor above the roof, such as rainwater splash down from the roof penetrate through porosities inside the wall, which will swell the wall and cause excess water on the ceiling that could lead to problem with water seepage issue. Rainwater falls into beams, columns will make swollen wall, peel off paint on the ceiling into the room.
Waterproofing rooftop will strength the structure durability, reduce cost of future repairs, prevent health concern and interior furniture. There are several types of roofs in Singapore. Common roofs such as reinforced concrete roof, pitch roof, metal roof, glass roof, and tile roof. If you are unsure of the different roof, you may consult for a non obligatory roofing contractor on site assessment.
There are many types of waterproofing membrane available. The material formulation, uses and application methods are all different. Not all application is acceptable or compatible on all roof surfaces.
Bituminous waterproofing, Cementitious waterproofing and Polyurethane grout waterproofing, Clear waterproofing membrane (CPT), are some options for your consideration.
Bituminous waterproofing lay firmly on the flat surface which is commonly use on reinforced concrete rooftop. This membrane can shield against water seepage on the roof. Bituminous membrane will not lose its integrity in warm and sunny climate, they are resistance to UV heat and chemicals. Most membranes can accommodate structural movements, even if cracks develop.
Polyurethane grout waterproofing is an application of polyurethane injected under pressure below the structure of the concrete slab to expand the durability of the waterproofing roof top. This membrane is quick cure, watertight seal to prevent rainwater to seep through the concrete. It is more flexible than other material, it can be more resistance to cracks and movement of the building. It could fill all capillary gaps and decrease the absorbency of its surface. Most importantly, this method does not require any hacking or removal of existing tiles flooring.
The component of a polyurethane waterproofing membrane depends on the application. It is water-based membrane, health-friendly, and UV stability. Polyurethane grouting is, Building and Construction Authority (BCA), approved technologies and material to use in waterproofing.
Waterproofing roofs help you to save unnecessary money and time to repair them. Instead of spending time and money to replace the whole roof, SWC Construction, provide waterproofing repairs to keep water out of the building for both commercial and residential. SWC well known for roofing contractor in singapore with years of track records. Contact us now for free consultation to find our waterproofing solution to fix your roof leak.