Roofs protect us from so many things. The most common one being unfavorable weather conditions. However, its effectiveness is largely dependent on the measures you have taken to make it insusceptible to damage by water and other components. The roof’s impermeability is something that would save your home from destruction and yourself from incurring unimaginable losses. Below is an infographic with a few pointers on how to make your roof airtight and the benefits of doing that.
The conventional way
Under conventional damp proofing, we have two main methods. These are brickbat coba and mud phuska. Brickbat coba involves laying of lightweight mortar (a combination of brick pieces acting as aggregates and ground brick with lime as matrix) on the roof and spreading it to attain a gentle slope for easy drainage of rain water. Mud phuska, on the other hand, uses high-quality soil, which is mixed with certain amounts of water to make it damp before applying on the roof. The only downside to these two methods is their rigidity. It limits their adjustment to temperature variation hence leading to cracks.
Liquid roofing
Liquid roofing is simply the application of a special liquid roof coating. The method has been in use from as early as the 1800s. Back then natural bitumen was mixed with straw, jute and rag felt to come up with the solution. Today, we have the use of a monolithic which is a fully bonded, liquid based coating. When applied, the solution forms a rubber-like membrane that can stretch easily and get back to its initial form without cracking. Nevertheless, you can enhance its performance by using a glass-reinforced plastic which provides additional tensile strength.
The good thing about liquid roofing is that it can be used on any type of building covering. Other benefits include cost effectiveness due to the fact that it can last up to 25 years, high performance, safe and easy to apply.
In the end, as long as the job is done accordingly using the best materials, you won’t have to worry about water leaks ever. The only challenge is that, even with all the information, you will still need professional input. The amount of experience we bring to the table is something you won’t get anywhere else. Saying that we will do a better job is an understatement. Our company will provide the best service and much more. You will get the most affordable rates, excellent cooperation, free consultation, and follow-up services. All it takes is for you to pick your phone and call us on 010 500 4159.