Concrete flat roof on all buildings should be construct based on the principles for managing water known as the 3 Ds – diversion, drainage and durability. 1. DIVERSIONS – the art of protecting the joints First thing to think about is…
With the rapid development of new structures and buildings (commercial towers, residential towers, shopping complexes, hotels, etc.), the design and implementation of green landscapes are becoming more and more favorable for Architects to implement to soften and enhance the aesthetics…
Introduction to Brushcrete FX Polymer-modified, Flexible, Cementitious Waterproofing Coating BRUSHCRETE FX is a cementitious, two-part, polymer-modified flexible waterproofing coating. It is applied to concrete and mortar to prevent water infiltration. It can be used waterproofing, sealing of hairline cracks and as…
Waterproofing Guide for Home in Malaysia You’re chilling in your home during the raining days, then you are aware of the sound of water dripping from your plaster ceiling. As time past, the ceiling and walls start changing to yellowish…
Re-waterproofing of old ageing rooftops and Roof Repair Works to Central Market’s R.C. Flat Roof Long-term effects of rain and water prove inevitable for the rooftop of Central Market KL. The current state of the Central Market’s rooftop however; has…
The Prime Minister Office in Cyberjaya facing waterproofing failure after 3 years of handover. We are appointed by the main contractor, Setia Perdana Sdn Bhd to attend several important issues with the leakages in the building. The building was leaking…
Waterproofing is an important element when it comes to protecting the building. When waterproofing installed poorly would lead to various problems such as cracks, mold and structural defects. If it goes more severe, it could jeopardize the building safety of…
Fail waterproof ceiling damaged rotten water damage fungi “Massive ceiling water damage due to a le” (CC BY 2.0) by Ivan Radic Waterproofing failure is one of the biggest claims for construction related issue according to the insurance agency. For concrete waterproofing, membranes…
The process of waterproofing is creating an object or structure to be waterproof or water resistant so that it will not be affected water or resisting it. Nowadays, objects and structure can be waterproofed by applying various items such as…
WHAT IS WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE? Waterproofing membrane is a coat of water tight element that prevents leakage of water which usually be set on a surface. Waterproofing can be divided to two type which is liquid applied or in a form…