Roof serve an important coverage to protect your home from the elements. Roof may develop curling from constant weather changing stress. It may develop roof shingles; they create bare spots in your roof where rain can seep in and cause damage.
When rainwater begun to collect on damage roof, you may notice stains on your ceiling. Stains are an indicator of roof damage problem. Due to the hot/cold climate change in Singapore, your roof will react to expand and crack. A cracked roof leads to moisture seeping and result in rotting and mould issue to your home.
The potential of waterproofing roof should resolve all kinds of water leakage issues in any kind of roofs such as tiled roof, concrete RC roof and metal roof. There are 3 basic type of roof waterproofing.
Roof waterproofing and leak repair are defined as the process of making a structure waterproof or water-resistant. It consists of water-repellent coating and remains relatively unaffected by rainwater under specified conditions.
In our current climate, most roofs are unshaded and therefore directly expose to unfiltered UV rays from our sun, are easily prone to wear and tear. This continuous exposure to heat and UV rays cause drying out your roof overtime, which cause shrinkages and weaken the structure on your roof. These properties will damage the pressure grouting and penetration the roof surface as well. Waterproofing the roof involves chemical and structural treatment to prevent liquid from eroding the surfaces. It is vital that good waterproofing roof is applied to guarantee both workplace and environmental safety.
Roof waterproofing is an additional coating to allow the roof to become resistant to water. It helps to protect the roof surface and ensure that water damage is minimized hence increasing the lifespan of the roof. Small and unnoticeable leaks can lead to significant damage in high consistent rainfall like Singapore.
High rainfall rate in Singapore can cause damage to roof and result in water leakage. Rainwater and moisture trapped within the roof structures increase the chances of mould and mildew growth which can cause further damage to the structure. During hot and sunny day, the high temperatures and the moisture trapped can contribute towards moss and mould to grow faster. Therefore, maintain and good waterproofing roof will help reduce the chances of larger structural damage.
When you encountered the above sign and symptoms, identify the sign and source of roof leakage, it is time to engage a qualified contractor, SWC Construction, to inspect your roof to determine the cause of the roof damage. We provide free consultation, contact us, to ease your waterproofing roof issue.