While Gauteng’s rainy season may be over, if your roof leaked this summer, you may still be feeling a little sour about it. Rainstorms aren’t fun when your roof leaks. If you’re lucky enough to be at home, you can reduce the effects of the storm. Otherwise, you might still feel the effects of the storm in your pocket.

There are a variety of reasons why a seemingly healthy roof can suddenly leak. Your gutter pipes might be obstructed, blocking the flow of water. You might think your roof is healthy, but it’s worn out and badly in need of some attention. Strong winds also harm roof shingles, which causes leaks. Whatever the reason, you need help immediately. A roof waterproofing treatment can help:

Prevent Future Leaks by Sealing Existing Roof Leaks

Waterproofing involves roof repairs before the product is applied. As a result, any existing roof leaks can be sealed and prevented from occurring again in the future.

Ensure the Longevity of Your Roof

If you take good care of your roof, it should last around 30 years or more. Your roof will be protected from the UV rays of the sun as well as the elements of mother nature with waterproofing.

Prevent Future Roof Repairs and save Money

As a homeowner, you will have plenty of expenses that will empty your pockets. The last thing you need is ongoing roof repairs or a high-priced roof replacement. By waterproofing your roof, you will eliminate future roof repairs.

Waterproofing Your Home Will Increase its Value

When the time comes to sell your home, you will be glad you had your roof waterproofed. By doing this, you will spare the buyer the trouble of doing it themselves and give the impression that your house is well cared for.

Investing in waterproofing will bring you many benefits as a homeowner, and you should consider doing so right away. Reach out to HydroStop today to learn more about waterproofing Johannesburg!

 

When left untreated, dampness in your home can pose a significant health risk to you and your family. It is sometimes difficult to detect dampness. In some cases, it may appear slowly and only show signs after several years, in others it may appear quickly after heavy rain.

 

For the correct diagnosis, it’s imperative that you get assistance from a specialist since no two damp cases are alike. By eliminating solutions that may not solve your underlying damp issue, you will save time and money. The following signs may indicate dampness in your home:

• Musty, damp smell
• Mould on walls
• Moist walls
• Peeling wallpaper, paint bubbles or stains
• Dark patches
• Salt stains on external walls
• Plaster discolouration and cracking
• Wood decay by wood-rotting fungi
• Mortar crumbling on the outside of the property

Depending on the type of damp, signs may look different. Here are some signs of rising damp:

• Rusted nails or screws on skirting boards
• Damaged or rotting skirting boards in the home
• Peeling paint and wallpaper due to wet patches
• Floors with damp patches or coverings that are lifting
• The ground is covered with a white powdery substance
• Your lower wall is stained brown or yellow above the skirting board

You can prevent damp in your home by doing these three things:

• Proper ventilation will keep condensation from building up in your home.
• Dehumidifiers can help. Using a dehumidifier is an easy way to decrease the humidity in the air.
• Decrease the amount of moisture in your home. Cooking with lids, only boiling the kettle when necessary, air-drying your clothes instead of using a tumble drier and wiping down the shower or bath can help.

Hydrostop SA can determine if there is a damp issue in your property and suggest the most suitable solution. Their primary goal and passion is waterproofing and damp proofing properties in Pretoria and Johannesburg, so you can be sure you are in good hands! Please get in touch with the team today.