Commercial Building Project

TECHNICAL CHALLENGE
It may seem obvious, but there are many ways a multi-story building is different to a house. A major difference is the waterproofing issues, as there are many more threats to the businesses using the development as opposed to a single-business structure.

Additionally, it’s up to owners of commercial buildings to ensure the building is up to scratch for tenants and correct waterproofing is part of the process. In fact, research has shown that while waterproofing accounts for only 1% of a building’s overall costs, damage from water leaks accounts for up to 80% of a building’s defects.
Not only does correct waterproofing and ensuring all leaks are plugged the moment they’re spotted ensure building safety, it also helps prevent the loss of rent caused by a building becoming uninhabitable.

Issues from above
Regardless of where the business space is situated in a building, there are always risks from above.
If it’s on the top floor, puddles can form on the roof. This is especially true of flat roofs, which collect water when it rains. This water can potentially seep into the ceiling space causing a leak. Any water that remains standing on the roof has the ability to damage the structure through wear and tear.
Alternatively, the lower floors may have issues when it comes to faulty workmanship on the floor above. Deficient tiling or defective plumbing can result in huge issues for the floors below, including cracks, mound and structural defects.

Incorrect Waterproofing
Correct installation is key when it comes to waterproofing. Many leakage problems are caused by poor waterproofing, which can result in moisture. If the waterproofing is done incorrectly, the building can degrade much quicker due to the moisture build up. It can also lead to direct damage to the property and in the case of businesses, damage to equipment, especially those occupying the lower floors.

Balconies
If the building has external areas, it’s an absolute necessity that balconies and terraces are waterproofed correctly. Regardless of the direction of rain, if the outside area is open to the elements, it’s going to get wet when the weather hits. If not waterproofed correctly, water can get straight into the building through the openings, regardless of how small.

Windows
The other most obvious place for water to get into buildings is through the windows. And we’re not talking about open ones. Windows are extremely vulnerable to water, especially from rain driven by strong winds.

Ignoring the need for maintenance
Maybe one of the biggest problems though, is ignoring the situation when something goes wrong. Even the smallest leaks should be dealt with immediately as they have the potential to grow to much bigger ones that will cause much more damage. This also means checking balconies, windows, cracks and any other issues that may crop up, and immediately dealing with them. The longer these issues are left, the more damage they’re going to do.

BLUSKY™ Products
At the end of the day, there are many unique types of materials in the market. Some are more effective than others. With this in mind, it is important to know that not all of them are equal. Therefore, you must take some time to find out which one is going to work best for your individualistic project requirements.

If you are looking for a specific waterproofing, Repair & Rehabilitation, Protective Coating, Grouts- Cementitious & Epoxy, Flooring- Cementitious & Epoxy, Expansion & Construction Joint System, Adhesives & Plaster, Concrete Admixture & Precast product, Blusky™ Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd offers all types of waterproofing Chemicals for your specific project.