What Building Owners
Need to Know About
Commercial Waterproofing
INTRODUCTION
The most important reason for hiring professional commercial waterproofing
contractors is to protect your building and keep water out. Leaks will occur if a
waterproof seal is not maintained. "Building envelope leaks typically occur at
transitions between enclosure systems," according to Facility Executive. All
products on the market, including glass/window systems, weather-resistant
barriers, and architectural panels, are tested to determine how long they will be
effective. The systems installed in a building are expected to function properly for
the duration of the warranty. Moisture problems are most common when one
system transitions into another. These can result in gaps in the building's
security. Unfortunately, responsibility for ensuring that these transitions are held
to the same level of expectation can be a void in the matrix during construction."
Rather than jeopardizing your building's integrity, building owners and managers
should consider these three ways an expert adds value and reduces risk.
PRODUCT SELECTION IS IMPORTANT
Waterproofing is critical for businesses in order to protect their assets. Sealants
degrade over time and require repair, which includes the removal of old materials,
inspection of the surface, application, and destructive testing to ensure the repair
lasts. The key to avoiding damage and additional costs is identifying and
correcting problems with the appropriate sealants for your specific building and
location.
Urethane and silicone, for example, are the two most common types of sealant.
Silicone is far more commonly used because of its UV-protective properties and
overall endurance. Urethane is more commonly used in masonry or painting
projects, which will inevitably necessitate additional services such as pressure
washing. Furthermore, urethane-based masonry projects will necessitate water
applications to clean the materials, and a waterproofing contractor can assist you
in determining the difference and selecting the appropriate material.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCE
Each waterproofing project requires experience to be successful. The greater the
commercial waterproofing contractors' understanding and capability, the smaller
the margin for error and delay. With a proven approach to comprehensive
waterproofing services that consider the entire needs of the building and the
budget, experience reduces costs and streamlines work. Executing each
assignment correctly will prevent any delays that could disrupt businesses and
clients. Always remember that time is money. Commercial waterproofing
contractors with experience assist the facilities management team in remaining
proactive and achieving core goals such as the following:
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for building occupants; detecting
leaks and performing timely repairs; reducing the risk of further damage
THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTING AND INSPECTION
Choosing the right commercial waterproofing contractor cuts out the
middleman and gives you peace of mind. Commercial waterproofing
contractors, for example, use destructive testing, which involves physically
pulling on the sealant to see if it remains intact. This procedure will detect
any leaks, dry rot, or mould and effectively pinpoint the source of the
problem.
A professional inspection ensures precision and durability for long-term
waterproofing. Keep in mind that waterproofing compounds or materials may
fail in the absence of a trained eye. As a result, your total cost of ownership
for the building will rise, effectively rendering all previous services obsolete
until the job is completed correctly.
CONSULT AN EXPERT CONTRACTOR FOR
COMMERCIAL WATERPROOFING
Remember that the goal of waterproofing
services is to keep water out of areas of
buildings that are supposed to be dry and to
provide you with peace of mind. Finally, any
area where the elements enter the building
envelope poses a risk. Working with an
expert, on the other hand, helps to maximize
the value and maintain the integrity of the
building envelope, lowering costs and risks
along the way and ensuring all of the
appropriate materials are used. White Metal
will safeguard your assets by keeping water
out. For a free quote, please contact us today.
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Name: White Metal Contracting LLC
Phone Nnmber: +97167485553
Website: https://www.whitemetalco.com/
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