A terrace or roof in any construction is a place that directly endures the consequences of changing weathers, and thus the area is highly susceptible to damages. Other than varying climatic conditions, factors that are responsible for cracks in roofs include poor workmanship, high foot traffic, leakage in the concrete water tank, and improper slope and drainage.
In India, roofs are mostly constructed using reinforced concrete cement and over time they tend to develop cracks which eventually pave way for the water to creep inside the structure. Some people get the terrace waterproofed during the construction phase itself, while there are many who tend to ignore it and later end up spending a great amount on their terrace waterproofing.
The write-up enlists some common steps that are taken in most terrace waterproofing jobs. Let us take a glance at them.
Surface preparation
The very first step includes the preparation of the surface. It is done to ensure the roof gets a long-lasting treatment. Professionals first clean and wash the entire area of the roof using wire brushes and water and then look for spots that need to be repaired.
Sealing of cold joints and outlets
In this step, professionals look for cold joints and outlets for the rainwater or overflow water and seal them off properly. Besides, they look up for all possible points that may be a potential source of water leakage and seal them properly.
Application of primer
Once the surface is prepared and all cold joints and potential points are sealed off, the next step includes the application of primer. It is a bonding agent which ensures optimum adhesion between the coating and the surface.
Application of the base coat
In this step, professionals apply the base coat which is the most critical part of the terrace waterproofing job. This coat determines the performance and longevity of the treatment.
Application of reinforcement
It is done to further enhance the life and performance level of the coating.
Application of the intermediate and final coat
In this step, an intermediate coat is applied for the additional protection level. The final coat has properties like UV resistance and anti-abrasive and finishes the job.
So, these are some common steps involved in terrace waterproofing. Speaking of the terrace waterproofing cost, it completely depends on the situation of the terrace which can be best estimated only after the inspection of the area.
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