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Boarding Systems – Using polystyrene insulation
Polystyrene is a thermoplastic made from styrene, a hydrocarbon manufactured from petroleum. It remains solid at room temperature. In its pure form it is an inflexible hard plastic, commonly seen in items such as plastic cutlery. However, there is another form -...
Waterproofing: The facts
Waterproofing is the term used to describe the process of protecting the exterior of a building or structure from water. Unlike damp proofing, which describes efforts to protect a building against rising, lateral or penetrating damp, waterproofing covers any method...
Professional waterproofing can increase the value of your home
Waterproofing the exterior foundation walls will give you a structurally sound foundation and will eliminate the amount of deterioration that could occur on your foundation walls. This can save your home thousands of rand's in repair costs among's other things....
How does water get through the walls?
Poured concrete foundation walls are usually subject to extreme water penetration through cracks. About 97 percent of foundation cracks form during the first 28 days after the walls have been poured. These types of cracks are not the result of a structural foundation...
Why using a professional waterproofing company is so important
Having your home professionally water proofed significantly increases the value of your home. This will be favourable for you if you expect to sell your property. Remember, no one will like to buy a house with stained and water damaged walls or floors. You must first...