Toilet leakage can occur when the source is located above the ceiling. It may be from the roof, vent, or even from the window. If there is a window, we explore on the most common issue which is toilet leak when rain due to the window unit edge sealant has worn off that cause the leakage.
One of the most vexing for homeowners is a toilet that is leaking but only during periods of heavy rain. There are several reasons this may occur and required to take into consideration when diagnosing the problem.
House without proper roof maintenance will cause water leakage if there is lot of rainfall especially in Singapore climate.
Leaks in the ceiling may not be noticeable for days or even weeks, until you see a wet spot or water stain on the ceiling below. Once you see that the water is coming through the ceiling, take immediate action before the leak causes any more damage to your house.
When you notice water droplets on the ceiling, dampness on a wall or discoloration of drywall, it is the symptoms of a water leak.
You might be able to find the leak by looking at the fixtures in the toilet. Trace with the water leaking spot. You can cut a hole in the ceiling and look around with a flashlight to positively identify the origin of the leaking water. Whether is this a toilet leak when rain?
If you live in a landed house, its homeowner responsibility to fix the leakage. If you live in condominium or a private apartment, approach your building management, usually it is their responsibility to resolve this issue. If it is an HDB, the responsibility will lie with either HDB or the Town Council of your zone regarding toilet leak when rain.
Roof leakages are mostly discovered only when it rains. There are several types of roofs, RC flat concrete roof, clay-tiled roof, metal roof and many more. Landed homes, they can have pitched roof and metal roof depending on owner’s preference. Most HDB and condominium are flat concrete roof, depending on what kind of roof leakage, there are different treatment to resolve the leakage.
A roof that leaks around a vent pipe is a common cause of small water stains on a ceiling or water leaking into a home. The leaking may first be seen in the attic, but if you don’t catch it right away you may see water coming into the house, dripping on the floor.
A waterproofing issue has to do with the waterproofing integrity of the leaking area, which mean that the waterproofing membrane may have worn off or damage, allowing water to pass through. If the leakage happens more after a rain, the volume of the leakage is proportionate to the amount of rain.
SWC Construction, use an effective solution, polyurethane (PU) injection grouting to rectify the water leakage through concrete structures. PU Injection is widely use in waterproofing industry, it is a mature technology for commercial and residential usage. There are common PU grouting industrial secrets that we take advantage of, which is mess-free, less destructive as compared to hacking method. This technology only requires drilling small hole size to conduct the injection. The progress is within a day of work and its polyurethane dries up fast as well. There’s a guide to PU grouting that is used to restore cracks and repair water damages to walls. It stops cracks from continuously leaking.
The PU waterproofing material will react with water or moisture to expand in the concrete and form a tough, rubbery foam that is unaffected by corrosive environment. This PU waterproofing membrane material will inject into the wall through the nozzles to expand and fill the crack or even honeycombed concrete voids. Excess grout will flow out from the nozzles to ensure the gaps and cracks are fill with the PU grout. This PU waterproofing material will dry up in a brief period of waiting time, once it is dried, cleaning off the excess grout and sealed and covered the area. This is commonly effective if it’s caused by toilet leak when rain.
PU grouting is not only great waterproofing solution for cracks and stop water ingress. It is fast and effective repair solution. No noise pollution to the neighbours with this type of solution. No hacking or reconstruction or breaking of tiles. This solution enables to reinstate the strength of the structure as well. It is strong anti-decay solution that is non-toxic.
To know more about how we, SWC Construction, can treat the leakage in your toilet, contact us now. We provide free consultation to assist you in your waterproofing leakage issue from toilet, bathroom, roof, ceiling, and balcony