How to waterproof your walls step by Step
The monsoon season may bring relief from the heat, but for house owners, it is time to prepare and protect their homes from water leakage. During this season, interior walls get exposed to rainwater or high humidity, water and moisture can travel through and affect the internal walls. This means that your walls stay damp for a long time before drying creating a foul smell in your home. So, if you take the necessary steps to waterproof your house before heavy rainfall, you can keep your house safe and enjoy the beauty of rainfall.
Here are a few tips to prevent dankness and waterproof your walls Step by Step:
· Cracks in the walls and sealing them: Over time, walls develop cracks, these cracks generally start from the weakest area of the wall. Due to these cracks, moisture gets into the walls and creates damp patches inside and outside of the house. Thus, it is important to remove these cracks with suitable putty because it weakens the whole infrastructure slowly. It could be from cracks in your bricks or condensation within the wall to a burst water pipe. Make sure you do this before the monsoon to prevent water leakage.
Clean your sewers: The problem with clogged drains isn’t only that they may flow over the edge, down your walls; they also hold rainwater, which is gradually absorbed by the roof’s wood or fascia boards, potentially leading to a series of problems, like leaks, and mould. You can avoid all these and keep your home healthy by simply cleaning your drains twice a year and cleaning the steady water.
Select the suitable waterproofer: A bunch of waterproofing products is available today to help homeowners protect their homes.
1. Concrete waterproofing coating can be applied on painted walls
2. Silicate-based concrete sealer, this sealer can only be used on unsealed walls.
3. Waterproofing paint: It’s very important to choose breathable paint which allows walls to eliminate moisture. This product can be used on surfaces before being painted.
· Use waterproofing plaster: Plastering can help improve texture, make walls more solid, and protect them against moisture access. Though most exterior plasters have waterproofing characteristics, from which you can eliminate water penetration problems and prevent reiterate by simply adding a waterproofing mixture to the plaster.
· Apply the waterproofer: You can use a brush or paint roller to apply the waterproofer. If a second coat is required, then allow the first coat to dry and then apply the second coat, because it gives the base to the wall and covers all the cracks at once
· Conducting a water-constricted test is very important to evaluate the effectiveness of the products used for waterproofing exterior walls. For this test, spray water on the wall surface for a couple of hours. Your home will pass the test only on one condition when the moisture meter ranks for no moisture. Now you have a solution to safeguard your home by waterproofing, enjoy the severe rains without any fears.
