Ceiling leaks occur when water from the unit above leaks into your ceiling through the concrete floor slab. This happens because of wear and tear of the waterproof membrane and screed in the floor slab. This situation is more common in older buildings and typically occurs in wet areas such as toilets and bathrooms.
There are several methods to address ceiling leaks, depending on the severity of the leak and the needs of the upper floor. Re-screed the toilet flooring is the traditional recommended option. There are also other effective methods to resolve a leakage ceiling. HDB has been exploring new technologies to improve current repair methods. However, a leak may sometimes require more than a single repair method to be effective. HDB has identified two new repair methods for ceiling leaks – which are overlaying waterproofing membrane and nanotechnology waterproofing system.
One of the most common problems faced by homeowners is bathroom leakages. Many house owners wait and delay the repairs when there is a small leak, which could cause more serious leakage problems to grow worse, the reason being the house owners do not want to live through the mess of the repair works in their homes. Leaving the leakage alone is causing more unnoticeable health issues to the family members. Mould and bacteria grow rapidly in damp and moist conditions.
There are several types of overlaying waterproofing membranes, they are either bituminous waterproofing or liquid-applied such as our highly recommended – Clear Penetrative treatment. As a professional waterproofing contractor, SWC Construction, recommend the most ideal membrane for homeowners and property owners.
Clear Penetrative treatment (CPT) is a liquid applied waterproofing membranes are the kind of membranes that come in the form of fluid that can be brushed onto the surface to prevent water leaks and protection to the floor and tiles without hacking the existing tiles that cause a messy environment.
Clear Penetrative treatment is one of the methods we use for overlaying waterproofing membrane to apply on existing toilets, balconies, rooftops, swimming pools, basements, and kitchens without hacking. This method could use in commercial and industrial buildings as well.
This waterproofing membrane is applied onto the surface of the existing tiles, and flooring to give a layer of water-tightness protection to prevent water leak or damage.
Strong Adhesive
They can be adhered to and installed around the foundations like a structural slab to prevent water penetration. They are seamless and able to fill cracks, gaps, and voids in the substrate. It is to protect the building, flooring, basement, or roof, waterproofing, this membrane stops water from infiltrating into the building foundation and concrete which makes it easy to maintain. It is applicable to a variety of surfaces due to its high material bonding strength and durability to withstand extreme weather and human traffic.
Long-lasting
It provides long-lasting protection, a high-performance solution that strengthens the surface, and gives an effective barrier between water and adjacent foundations.
Chemical resistant
This membrane coating provides strong protection from alkali, oil repellent, corrosive chemicals, and acids. It could extend the life of your retaining walls, bathrooms, showers, joints, and corners.
Cost-effective
This is a cost-effective product that can protect your bathroom and showers for years. It creates a strong bond with the tiles and flooring.
Fast dry, quick application
The curing time for each application is as short as a few hours. Onsite services can be completed in less than 24 hours. This waterproofing membrane is very stable and protects all substrate structures.
Non-hacking, messy free
It is non-hacking and messy-free waterproofing. There will be no hammering, knocking, or drilling during the process. This coating does not affect the texture and treated surface’s look when applied. This membrane blends well with the surface as long as they are smooth and non-absorbent. This application does not affect the physical aesthetic of the surface.
Eco-friendly
The most important factor is they are non-toxic, odorless, and harmless to the human body during the application or curing time, therefore family members will not require to evacuate from the house. This product is anti-corrosive and oxidation resistant, weather-resistance even under the stress of extreme temperature fluctuations, highly UV resistant, high temperature resistant, and chemical compound resistant.
Chemical resistant
This membrane coating provides strong protection from alkali, acid, corrosive chemicals, and acids. It could extend the life of your retaining walls, bathrooms, showers, joints, and corners.
Regardless of the scale, size, and location or type of building, our clear penetrative treatment are an essential component necessary to protect the building’s structural integrity and its inhabitants. Its application areas include basements, flat roofs, retaining walls, planter boxes, balconies, bathrooms, shower areas, kitchen, exterior walls, car porch, and most of the surface.
Nanotechnology is disruptive and has the potential to make significant advances, whereas traditional techniques can only make incremental improvements at most. It is a new technology, it’s extrapolating existing technologies to a new scale, where traditional tools and principles no longer apply. Nanotechnology has emerged and brought new and possibly unanticipated challenges.
SWC Construction has explored and brought advanced waterproofing technology to homeowners and property owners in the waterproofing industry. Call us now to find out more about our service and recommendation for waterproofing work.