Saturday, July 13, 2013

How to waterproof the roof

The weather conditions are a danger to our house: the rain is the worst enemy of the roofs of our homes. The water seepage can cause damage that is not indifferent and put in serious danger the whole structure of the building . So you need to try to put a remedy to this problem. In this guide we will see in a few steps how to waterproof the roof of our house.

There are of special waterproofing membranes which have the function to prevent infiltration various come into contact with the internal structure of the roof, leaving, however, the possibility for the latter to breathe. They are composed of specialized materials to ensure that the steam of the attic is expelled and the water does not come from outside.



If you depart from the roof pipes that allow the water to drain, it would be appropriate to ensure that all the water can drain in not letting them to be deposited in other parts that can cause it to stagnate. Especially if it is not particularly a roof pendant, you should pay a particular attention to this factor.

While they may seem more effective, these membranes placed in the attic can prove ineffective if not protected by a shield of tiles, or other waterproof material, which helps them to perform their job well shall be sought materials with high waterproofing abilities : those recommended are those who do good ecological protective action and, above all, have the least environmental impact .

If you have to do a rush job you should consider using liquid membrane which is very functional thanks to its liquidity it manages to reach corners and edges or internal parts that, with a rigid sheet, may be neglected.There are in trade some temporary sheaths that, in the long run, under the action of the sun lose their protective action. You should therefore choose sheaths resistant to sunlight or risk a continuous maintenance of the roof.

Waterproof a roof is very simple because, unlike other parts of the house as the terrace which are continuously trampled, the roof appears to be a place where there is frequently passes. Based on this you will have the work done in this part of the house will stay much longer if done appropriately with the appropriate material .


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