L2L HOMES

Water damage is only second to fire as a cause of building decay and deterioration. Building materials have a considerably shorter lifespan when subjected to moisture over a prolonged period of time. Waterproofing is an essential feature in building construction and one of the most costly defects to repair when it fails or is incorrectly applied. Waterproof is important to prevent moisture and water from reaching the structural areas of the building and causing damage. One of the most common problems with new house is damage from improperly installed waterproofing in wet areas like shower area, bathroom, toilet, balcony, laundry. Small mistakes or flaws are easy to overlook, and because waterproofing membranes are usually hidden beneath tiles, the damage from badly installed or failed waterproofing may not show up until it is far too late to avoid serious damage. Failed waterproofing will often go undetected for a very long time though, gradually leaking water into wall and floor cavities, encouraging the growth of mould, fungi and mildew and in some cases rotting timber structural members, causing metal structures such as posts, beams and lintels to corrode and doing serious damage to the frame of your home.