Your home protects you from the perils of the world outside. But the wall that takes most of the weather’s fury is the one above - the roof and the terrace. 

One of the most important parts of a house, roofs are prone to water leakage and hence need proper waterproofing solutions and maintenance. You must also know that there is no temporary solution to water leakage - you MUST do waterproofing! It keeps your house strong, durable, and healthy. Thus, for every reason under the roof, you must take care of it.

Let's quickly walk you through everything to know about terrace and rooftop waterproofing.

Waterproofing as a water leakage solution - the benefits

Rooftop Waterproofing protects your house in several ways –

1. Protects ceiling – If the roof has leakage issues, water will find its way into the ceiling. With proper roof/ terrace waterproofing, you will be preventing seepage, leakage, and paint peel-offs on your ceiling.

2. Electrical malfunctions – Ceiling mounted and/or concealed electrical fittings can malfunction if adequate roof waterproofing is not done. It can even cause short circuits.

3. Exterior damage – Water leakage can turn into seepage and lead to visible damages like cracking and peeling off of paints, patchy, damp walls, seepage, etc.

4. Hygiene issues – Leakages encourage mould and mildew growths on the ceiling and walls. The presence of these growths can cause or aggravate respiratory diseases and allergies.

That is why it is important to have comprehensive waterproofing in place as a prevention and solution for water leakage. 

Best time to waterproof

The ideal time to waterproof your house is during its construction. But in case you haven't done it during construction, and are starting to see signs of damage, the best time to waterproof your house is NOW. 

Things to keep in mind

During the waterproofing process, there are a few things you must keep in mind. This includes -

1. Depending on the product being used, your contractor must follow the product’s ‘how to use’ guidelines and take necessary precautions

2. Ensure that your contractor only uses the recommended dosage of the product. Applying more may not reap desirable results 

3. The solution must be applied only on the surface area recommended.  Do not try to mend other surfaces with products meant for terrace/ roof waterproofing 

Protect your roof better

The ideal water leakage solutions product may vary depending on the type of roof/ terrace, the problems faced, the actual solution required, etc. Therefore, it is always advisable to get in touch with an expert, such as Dr. Fixit. 

Dial the Dr. Fixit toll-free number 1800 209 5504 or fill out the query form and ensure your roof is always in pristine condition.