20 October,2021 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | BrandMedia
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Just like raincoats and umbrellas shield us from the adverse effects of being drenched in the rains, your home needs to be protected from water too. Water damage is among the most common and costly misfortunes that your home could encounter. Thankfully, there is an easy way to prevent this from happening. Waterproofing covers surfaces with a barrier and keeps your house safe and strong for years to come.
While waterproofing materials are often associated with exteriors, water can cause the same harm to non-waterproofed surfaces inside your home too. There is a range of options for waterproofing, which means you can use different methods to waterproof your home.
Here are a few things to think about before waterproofing your home. The first is to understand why it needs protection. The second important thing is to know when to use waterproofing products.
There are a few profound reasons for protecting your home from water damage. Among these are:
Within 24-48 hours of water seeping into your home, an unchecked damp area can act as a breeding ground for fungi such as mildew. Mildew grows when moisture makes its way into your walls and ceilings. As a result, spores are released into the air and reach your lungs when you breathe in the contaminated air, causing health problems. Mildew can rapidly decrease air quality, resulting in various respiratory illnesses, skin irritations, and breathing difficulties.
Just because mildew is not visible to the naked eye doesn't mean it does not exist. Use antifungal treatment to protect your walls and your health. Indoor waterproofing aids in the creation of a barrier over surfaces to prevent water penetration, reducing damage to structures, furnishings, and the health of your dear ones.
Monsoons are unpredictable, which means your home is constantly at risk of flooding due to severe rain. Aside from the walls, extended exposure to water can destroy your locks, furniture, doorways, and windows. In the winter, cracks in the foundations and walls are highly likely and allow cold air to enter, despite your greatest attempts to keep warm.
When a roof begins to leak, act immediately. The roof and exteriors of your home are vulnerable to severe heat and damaging UV rays throughout the summer months. In addition, surfaces can become weak during the summer, resulting in your roof absorbing heat and making your house significantly hotter.
You can avoid all these problems using suitable waterproofing products. We recommend using Berger's homeshield range of waterproofing products to protect your home.
When you choose long-lasting waterproofing options, you instantly reduce the costs associated with repairing water damage. Therefore, investing in Berger waterproofing solutions will undoubtedly yield rewards.
Having moisture in the air can damage paper items, corrode metal objects, and ruin valuables. Humidity from a variety of factors can also significantly raise air conditioning expenses. On the other hand, waterproof exteriors and interiors mean minimal repairs, extra protection and considerably reduce future maintenance costs, while saving your precious time.
Hot summer days are not ideal for waterproofing due to flash drying, which causes cracks and other problems. Rainy days are probably the worst for waterproofing because the waterproof coating needs to dry completely to shield your walls from water. So, monitor the weather forecast to ensure it is unlikely to rain for the next few days after the application.
Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon are the best times to use waterproofing products. Pre-monsoon waterproofing is suitable if the exteriors and roofs need repair for chipped paint, flaky surfaces, water seepage, and direct heat. The repairs lessen the possibility of water seeping into your home. Post-monsoon weather conditions allow rapid and easy waterproofing, resulting in long-term effects.
Waterproof your home as soon as possible if you spot any leaks, cracks, or mildew growth. You can use Nippon or Berger Paints waterproofing options like Wall Shield 2K, which is a two-component coating with a water insoluble crystalline microstructure that is perfect for concrete and plaster surfaces.
In most cases, damp interior walls need immediate attention to avoid health consequences. With continuous water seepage, areas around the kitchen and bathrooms might get damaged and flaked. Whenever you plan on painting your home, consider using waterproofing products. Exterior waterproofing protects your home for years if done with superior quality products.
Now that you realise the importance of waterproofing your home, you can begin looking for the right waterproofing products. Make sure to choose weather-appropriate superior quality products from a renowned company that matches the needs of your home. It's best to not compromise in waterproofing your property because it will eventually cost you more not to do it. Also, do remember that waterproofing your home's interiors is just as essential as the exteriors.
