Understanding the process of waterproofing roofs

In the era of contemporary construction and building maintenance, waterproofing has been quite essential to ensure durability and resistance. Waterproofing of roof can be referred to as an effective concept which helps to protect the rooftop from sudden shock, any kind of damage like water infiltration which affects the structure badly. At Firstchoice Speciality Chemicals Pvt.Ltd, we have significant products and services on Waterproofing that are able to protect structure for a longer period. In this blog, we are going to explore method statements for waterproofing of roofs by combining methods and techniques to achieve desired outcomes.

Waterproofing process of roofs

• Firstly, cleaning the surface is essential to give it a strong coating for durability. Waterproofing of the surface can be done by cleaning the surface to ensure the removal of debris, dirt, oil, grease for better adhesion of Waterproofing material in the roof. In many cases, using mild detergent with water to remove oil and grease is highly effective because roof surfaces tend to lose dirt and debris quite firstly in this method followed by drying.
• Creating grooves at the joints is necessary because adequate handling of construction joints prevents water seepage. It is suggested using grooves with other additives are essential for joint feeling to ensure a watertight seal. So, it is essential to select an appropriate mesh size of a grinder because of obtaining better space for adhesion of coating materials. Furthermore, cleaning the grooves to remove the dirt and dust comes alongside it for better compaction of Waterproofing material.
• Preparing slurry is necessary for roof waterproofing because of the capability of increasing bonding of waterproofing materials and also can be long-lasting. At First Choice Speciality chemicals, we have CEMBOND SBR which is mostly available in B2C that is recognised as highly active coating materials amongst others. CEMBOND SBR of FCSC works for multiple purposes like concrete repair starting from spalled concrete, repairing the damaged floor, beams and pre-cast of spades and others. Some of our clients find CEMBOND SBR is effective for external rendering for Waterproof and frost resistance render and also vital for coating for basements and liquid tanks. Once the slurry is prepared with appropriate materials then it is applied on the construction joints to ensure the molecules are closely packed. However, the bonding between successive concrete casts comes by incorporating CEMBOND SBR into bonding mortar that can give long life particularly in watertight masonry joints. Other applications include bonding mortar of tiles, fixing or re-fixing of slip bricks to confirm the sturdiness of concrete.
• It is recommended to apply a Bond coat to create a layer for strengthening the adhesion. To ensure the bond coat, FCSC has ELASTOCEM, one of the best Waterproofing chemicals for concrete especially available in the B2C channel. While providing coating over the surface, workers should ensure the even and thorough application of it covering all areas and surroundings. Apart from that, CEMCOAT AR is also another chemical FCSC have for Waterproofing to make a formidable water retaining structures subjected to movements. These can be applicable for basement waterproofing, kitchen Waterproofing, protection of concrete from water, carbonation and de- icing salts.
• Screed concrete preparation should be taken care of under the experts. When the cementitious membrane is cured, it’s recommended that the treated floor area to be covered with screed concrete average 40 mm thick and coating (For wall) shall be covered with a layer or protective plaster(12 mm) using cement mortar mixed with integral waterproofing compound. In doing so,First Choice Speciality chemicals have AQUAPROOF IW, available in B2C channel which applies over the surface to ensure thickness consistently. Additionally, AQUAPROOF IW is also effective for applying Screeding on basements, reservoirs, dams, sewage tanks, canals and culvert tunnels. However, completion of the process should be done with a Trowel for smooth finish to the surface by addressing gaps of air pockets. Lastly, the surface should be allowed to dry for 7-10 days to prevent cracking and bring durability.

Conclusion Overall, Waterproofing rooftop has been essential these days for maintaining durability of the structures. We have discussed detailed methods of waterproofing from cleaning the surface, preparing grooving to giving top coat by using FCSC products. However, using high- quality material and precise application techniques including waterproofing primer and waterproofing chemicals for concrete can assist you to enhance the efficiency of waterproofing systems. As a result, you can witness significant protection for your commercial space or houses from any damages in future.