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What Might Cause a Water Leak on the Basement Floor? Water leak on the basement floor or other surfaces is quite a common problem faced by people. However, it doesn’t matter how common it may be, it’s bad news as far as the durability of your construction is concerned. Sadly, in most cases, people overlook the problem until it turns into a big one, while it could have been nipped in the bud at the beginning itself.  And it is not just the durability that gets compromised but the health of the habitants is at stake too. The formation of mould and mildew deteriorates the air quality and can make the environment hazardous for health, especially for individuals who are allergic or have some respiratory issues. To correctly approach the  basement wall leak repair , it is important to dig into the causes of basement moisture. An Interior Water Leak In the majority of cases, inside leaks are the main culprits of moisture in the basement. So, it is wise to check if there are inside lea

What are the various ways/processes to stop water seepage in the floors and walls of a flat? Many homeowners complain about damp walls at the beginning of monsoon season. This is because, during heavy rains, water creeps in through the exteriors of your place and cause damp patches inside on walls. To ensure the situation doesn’t go out of hand, it is important to act on time. If you don’t act on time and think that damp patches will disappear after the rainy season, you might be mistaken. In case you leave the situation as is, it may result in severe leakage, peeling paint, formation of mould and mildew, and compromised durability of your structure. Therefore, it is important to stop water seepage effectively. To understand how to stop water seepage , you need to learn about possible causes of damp walls/floors. Causes of Damp Walls/Floors Some of the most common causes of damp walls/floors. ·          Rain/groundwater pushing against the foundation of your structure ·      

Cheapest Ways to Waterproof Terrace with Tiles A terrace or balcony in any construction is an external, raised, open, and flat area. After the roof, it is the terrace that directly faces the brunt of changing weather conditions. Despite being an extensively used area,  terrace waterproofing  is something that doesn’t get its due attention in most cases. What people do is, they go for  tiles  for  waterproofing  their terrace, which is not a wrong approach, but their execution needs to be done properly. when it comes to tiles’ installation, everything matters, right from proper selection of tiles to laying and grouting. If you hand over this job to someone who doesn’t have much experience, you may end up searching for  terrace tiles leakage solutions . The write-up mentions cost-effective ways to waterproof your terrace with tiles. Before we get into the steps, let’s check out what needs to be done before waterproofing a terrace/balcony. What to Do Prior to Waterproofing the Terra