Waterproofing your roof is vital. A long-lasting roof waterproofing make a big difference in a house as it protects the home against potential water damage. Roof is a shelter to our property in the house as well as our beloved family member. Without the right type of waterproofing, your house is going to run into major problems. Therefore, you need to make sure that you get the right types of waterproofing materials for your individual needs.

With the climate changing in Singapore, the rainwater can accumulate on the roof which will also flow into the tiny gap, seep inside the house as a result in damage or worn off the building structure.

Such moist will cause mildew, fungus and mould which will attract bugs, rust metal, rot wood and ruin the ceiling and furniture in the house. Install a reliable waterproofing system will provide you with an assurance that will protect your property and values in the house. As well as family member well-being, the cause of mould, fungus and mildew can result in health problems that will affect their respiratory system and trigger allergy symptoms.

To prevent and avoid the unpleasant living experience, identify the source of leak and patch it up to keep your house from further water damage.

Regular self-check on the roofing structure, look out for first signs of roof leak, it usually begins from the attic. Trace the dripping spots, moisture, water stains, rotting materials such as bulging patches on ceiling or walls and bubbling paint. Next you will have to check your exterior if it is accessible such as concrete R.C. roof, are there any crack lines, crack joints, bent materials or even broken flashings.

To get a good coverage of the roof, we must understand the different types of roof and their characteristics, such as tiled roof, metal roof or concrete flat roof. After we identified the type of roof, we can carry out necessary check and repair of any leakage.

There are many types of waterproofing materials. The most common include Cementitious coating, Bituminous Membrane waterproofing, Clear Penetrative Waterproofing Treatment  and many more for waterproofing of roof.

Cementitious Roof Coating

Cementitious waterproofing as written in types of waterproofing does create a waterproof seal over concrete structures, it provides a durable watertight seal that will last for few years. Cementitious coating is a powder that consists of sand, organic and inorganic chemical, and silica-based substances. This type of coating is easy to utilize and apply with adequate skill and technique.

Cementitious coating is useful for internal and external structural waterproofing of concrete, deck, and roof to enhance the durability of reinforced concrete.

The disadvantage of this coating is its inflexibility, and it will bend, compress, and stretch. Cementitious waterproofing products comes in spray and liquid forms. A cementitious coating provides corrosion resistance to substrate. This coating provides high adhesion to both concrete and steel, it does protect concrete in contaminated surface.

Bituminous Roof Waterproofing

Bituminous waterproofing works great for commercial and residential building roof. Bitumen sealant will be combined with a mixture substance, made up of organic liquid which are very sticky. This makes the material effective for waterproofing the roof. It is water resistant and vapor permeable. it is also commonly used for swimming pool and underground structure.

With the reinforced membrane, it will be more durable and flexible to assure that the material is not going to tear and has a significantly longer service life. This is widely use on flat concrete roof. The flaw of this material will allow moist to escape out of the building roof area. The cost will be more expensive and require technique to place them on the roof.

Although this waterproofing is the most popular for residential and more affordable but it less reliable over long term. This material is combustible, it releases some fume, that may lead to respiratory problem in the future. This material will also decrease the lifespan when exposed to extreme temperature and UV radiation.

Clear Penetrative Roof Waterproofing Treatment

Clear Penetrative Waterproofing Treatment  uses a transparent, penetrative chemical solution for roof waterproofing. This material is non-invasive, effective to ensure water tightness of substrates. The chemical is liquid-applied waterproofing solution that is flexible, durability and hence its ideal for waterproofing rooftop. Such waterproofing treatment catered to all roofs, the most common ones are tiled roof, metal roof and reinforced concrete flat roof.

This chemical treatment does not cause any harm to human respiratory system, it is environment friendly. It also has a durable, long lifespan despite to the high rainfall climate and extreme hot temperature in Singapore.

The treatment can be completed in short duration, it does not require any hacking of existing tiles and concrete. It is total mess-free. Most importantly, it is cost-efficient in conducting a roof waterproofing works.

SWC Construction, waterproofing specialists, widely using Clear Penetrative Waterproofing Treatment , we evaluate both inner and outer grounds of your home and locate the water sources and determine the best option for the most effective waterproofing. If you suspect that your roof might be leaking, we provide free consultation and best solution to suit your roof waterproofing repair.