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5 Things To Know About Tiled Roof Repairs
Tiled roof repairs and roof maintenance can be a daunting task. Especially when you don’t know what to do, what price …
Crack Repairs – What Cracks Should I Be Worried About?
Crack repairs are more common than most people think. We inspect and repair cracks on a weekly basis. Cracks can play …
Polycarbonate Roof Sheeting
Polycarbonate roof sheeting are made up of the strongest plastic material in the world. The sheets are 250 times stronger than …
Roof Waterproofing Cost in Gauteng
Roof Waterproofing cost can vary from an easy R3,000 to R100,000.00 depending on several factors. So, let’s narrow this down to …
Tiled Roofs – Your Guide To Your Tiled Roof
If you are having water ingress issues with your tiled roof, or if you have damage to your tiled roof, this …
The A to Z of Roof Waterproofing
Firstly, an essential thing in every homestead, especially when rainy seasons or winter is approaching, is a quality waterproofed roof. You …
Common Plaster Defects
Plaster defects have been a problem in South Africa’s building industry for decades. However, the SABS specifications and the National Building …
Tips To Keep Your Roof Safe Against The Rain
The truth is, extreme weather can prove harmful to your home or office. Therefore, potentially causing short-term and long-term damage. If …
Will Insurance Cover My Roof Repair?
If your roof is leaking and you have home insurance, a lot of the policies offered today will cover the water …
Is Rising Damp Covered By Insurance?
Is rising damp covered by insurance policies? The short answer, no. Damp or condensation damage is not ordinarily covered by home …
The Importance Of Proper Roof Maintenance
The Importance Of Roof Maintenance Roof maintenance should be every building owner’s priority. Waterproofing materials can not last indefinitely. Additionally, if …
5 Questions To Ask A Waterproofing Contractor
Top 5 Questions To Ask Your Waterproofing Contractor Hiring a professional waterproofing contractor can be very costly but a worthwhile investment …
Roof Painting Cost
Roof painting cost in Gauteng does not need to be expensive. And it shouldn’t be. Although roof painting can be a …
Basement Waterproofing in South Africa
We receive a lot of enquiries regarding basement waterproofing or sub-ground waterproofing. Very few waterproofing companies specialize in basement waterproofing because …
Rising Damp Explained
What is Rising Damp? Rising damp can be defined as moisture which rises up from the ground and travels upwards in …
Our Partnership with Derbit SA
Derbit SA. Their aim is to be the reference provider of sustainable solutions that safeguard buildings from the elements of nature. …
How To Fix Damp Walls
How to fix damp walls South Africa? Damp proofing is a skilled trade and should not be considered a DIY practice. …
Common Causes Of Roof Leaks
Roof leaks are every homeowners worst nightmare. No one wants to fork out thousands to get fix their roof. It is …
How Much Does Damp Proofing Cost?
Damp proofing cost are based on a number of factors as damp proofing treatment can be very broad depending on what …
3 Common Waterproofing Systems
Waterproofing systems are critical to have. A simple leakage in a building roof can often result into serious problems, not only …
Everything You Need To Know About Green Roofs
Simply put, green roofs are a system that is installed on an existing roof top covered by plants and other vegetation. …
Is Your Leak Caused By Plumbing Or Waterproofing?
Firstly, you are not alone. We see this occurrence at least a few times a month, so it is a very …
Leaking Roofs Might Be More Disastrous Than You Think
As a homeowner, you have a lot of responsibilities when it comes to maintaining your house. Anything can go wrong at …
Keep Your Home Warm with Roof Insulation
Roof insulation has many benefits but the most important one is that it keeps your home’s temperature comfortable and consistent. It …
Roof Coatings – 5 Great Benefits
Roof coatings are becoming more and more necessary due to their quick application and standard guarantee awards. A roof directly exposed …
Chemical injected DPC For Rising Damp
DPC (damp-proof course) in-between the brick work of a building during construction helps to prevent rising damp. However, older buildings do …
How to Manage Damp Problems in Old Office Buildings
Damp is a common problem and nearly always visible in old houses and buildings. Damp In Office Buildings When damp is …
Why Do Showers Leak?
Shower Leak. A leaking shower not only does damage to your house, it can cause unwanted smells, damage to surrounding areas, …
The History of Waterproofing
The history of waterproofing. A fight against the elements has been a constant battle for homeowners since the dawn of civilization. …
Use a Professional for Roof Waterproofing
Roof waterproofing contractors, or contractors in general have a bad name because of a few rotten apples. There are some rules …
Long-Term Benefits of Roof Waterproofing
If you think roof waterproofing is a waste of money, think again. Yes, we realise that consumers get scammed into spending …
Water Stains on Your Ceiling?
If you notice water stains on your ceilings, you need to act fast. Typically it suggests that water is entering your …
3 Reasons You Have to Waterproof Your Home
What is Waterproofing? Waterproofing is a process of making a structure waterproof or water resistant. Whenever you waterproof an object or …
Waterproofing Commercial Buildings
Waterproofing commercial buildings is an absolute MUST. Waterproofing products have evolved tremendously in the last 30 years so the first thing …
Your Leaking Balcony. My Damaged Ceiling.
Who pays for the leaking balcony and damaged caused? Who pays to install the waterproofing? Leaking problems arise very often when …
Get Your Home Ready For Storm Season!
Get Your Home Ready For Storm Season. Storm season is around the corner, so making your home storm safe should be …
Common Signs of Damp
Damp is more problematic than just chipping or bubbling paint on your walls. If left untreated, it can pose serious health …