How to safeguard your home from water damage?

Water damage can severely undermine the structural integrity of your home. Dampness and efflorescence can set in over time, reducing the lifespan of your home’s construction. This is why it’s best to take precautions against such water damage beforehand to safeguard your home. Here, we share some useful tips to prevent water damage in your home.

1. Regular Inspections and Maintenance:

You should thoroughly check your home for any signs of water damage. This means keeping an eye on both indoor and outdoor areas, as both are at risk. Damaged roofing or leakages must be fixed or repaired immediately to prevent long-term water damage. Addressing minor signs of water damage quickly can limit the damage caused and keep your construction in a healthier state.

2. Roof Maintenance:

Make sure to check your roof for damaged shingles or other signs of disrepair. You can also hire professionals for a proper inspection of your roof’s condition. These professionals can quickly identify any weaknesses in your home’s roof and offer effective solutions to stop the water damage from progressing.

3. Proper Landscaping:

Always ensure that the landscape surrounding your home has a slope that grades away from the property. This kind of landscaping ensures minimal water accumulation near the house. With no water near the base of your home, there is minimal risk of damage to the foundation.

4. Seal Windows and Doors:

When it comes to your windows and doors, make sure there is proper sealing around them. The sealing helps keep water out, even during heavy rainfall or thunderstorms. Use weatherstripping or caulking to seal gaps and protect against water infiltration.

5. Waterproofing Basements:

Apply waterproofing solutions to your basement walls and floors to create a barrier that water cannot permeate. This helps prevent water seepage and protects your basement from moisture-related issues.

Looking for water-resistant concrete?

Explore Concreto CWT Plus from Nuvoco’s popular Concreto range. This specialised concrete can prevent the penetration of water into the structure. It can also repair some of the micro cracks that can develop over time. In standard concrete structures, the water usually travels inwards using capillaries that are formed on the surface. However, the Concreto CWT Plus comes with the advanced crystalline waterproofing technology. 

This technology ensures that any water that passes into the capillaries reacts with the chemicals within the concrete. This reaction results in the capillaries getting blocked and, which prevents any water penetration into the structure. The waterproofing technology also helps seal micro cracks with thicknesses of up to 0.5 mm.