Sheet Membranes Are The Best In Waterproofing Flat Concrete Roofs

Before winter starts, homeowners with flat roofs should take extra precaution to waterproof their roofs and prepare them for the upcoming rainy and snowy days ahead.

October 1, 2017 /MarketersMedia/ —

Almost all roofs are designed to be waterproof and shed water due to their sloping angles. However, that does not apply to flat roofs. Before winter starts, homeowners with flat roofs should take extra precaution to waterproof their roofs and prepare them for the upcoming rainy and snowy days ahead, as there many reasons that cause roofs to leak, to read more about them, follow this link.

Flat roofs are gaining popularity among homeowners nowadays for several reasons. However, houses with flat concrete roofs face some challenges that homeowners with other types of roofs would not worry about. One of the first things homeowners should make sure of is that their roof has been waterproofed properly to withstand the winter with no leaks. As concrete absorbs water, and that might lead to lots of problems, including deterioration, thus waterproofing is essential.

There are several ways to waterproof a flat concrete roof. One of the most popular ways is using sheet membranes, which is widely used all over the country, despite their different setback. Sheet membranes are known for their impact-resistance, durability, and toughness, and must be installed by a professional.

Another type of waterproofing uses liquid-applied membranes. This kind of waterproofing works greatly with intricate geometric shapes and protrusions, as well as projects with several plane transitions, however, it is usually used as an alternative for when prefabricated sheets do not perform well. Handling liquid-applied membrane is not easy, that is why a skilled laborer is required for its application.

Admixtures are a new form of waterproofing that has been gaining popularity in the past few decades. They form chemical reaction within the concrete itself and are typically added on-site or at the batching plant. They cause the concrete to become water-resistant, so it acts as a water barrier, instead of forming an extra layer that does that, however, the success of this method highly depends on the concrete itself.

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