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Certified Waterproofing Contractors Christchurch's
Good waterproofing is one of those things you should never really have to think about once the job is finished.
Whether it is a bathroom, wet room, kitchen, swimming pool, outdoor area or commercial floor, the goal is the same.
Keep the water where it is supposed to be and protect everything underneath it.
That starts with getting the preparation right before any tiles or finished surfaces go down.
What Happens When Waterproofing Is Not Done Properly?
Water will eventually find the weak spot.
Poor preparation, cracks, movement or badly sealed joints can lead to.
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Water getting behind tiles
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Damp and mould
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Cracked grout or tiles
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Rotten timber
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Damage to floors and walls
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Leaks into rooms below
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Water getting into surrounding structures
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Expensive repairs later on
In Christchurch, this is particularly important.
Years of earthquakes and ground movement mean we often come across cracked floors, uneven surfaces and walls that have moved.
Sometimes previous repairs have covered the problem rather than properly fixing it.
That is why we do not just turn up and start waterproofing.
We look at the surface first and make sure it is ready.
Certified Waterproofing for Bathrooms, Pools and More
We are certified waterproofers and have been doing this work for many years.
Before we start, we check the condition of the area and deal with anything that could cause problems later.
That may include.
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Repairing cracks
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Levelling uneven floors
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Preparing walls and floor surfaces
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Sealing corners, joints and edges
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Waterproofing around baths and bathroom floors
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Preparing swimming pools before tiling
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Waterproofing outdoor tiled areas
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Waterproofing commercial floors and wet areas
The work you cannot see underneath the tiles is often the most important part of the whole job.
Indoor Waterproofing
Bathrooms and wet rooms are probably the most obvious areas, but waterproofing can also be important in kitchens, laundries and other indoor wet areas.
Wet rooms need particular attention because there is no traditional shower tray containing the water.
The waterproofing system effectively becomes the protection underneath the entire wet area.
Upstairs bathrooms also need to be done properly.
A small waterproofing problem upstairs can eventually become a much bigger problem in the ceiling or rooms below.
Outdoor Areas and Swimming Pools
Outdoor waterproofing has its own challenges.
The area has to cope with rain, temperature changes and movement while continuing to stop water getting into the structure underneath.
Swimming pools need even more care.
You have a large volume of water sitting against the surface all the time, so the preparation, waterproof membrane and tiling system all need to work together.
We make sure the pool surface is properly prepared before the tiles go on, helping create a strong, watertight base designed to last.
The same principle applies to other exterior tiled areas where water needs to be kept away from the structure below.
Get the Waterproofing Right Before the Tiles Go Down
A beautiful bathroom, tiled pool or commercial floor is what you see when the job is finished.
But what protects it for the next few years is underneath.
Proper preparation. Proper waterproofing. Then the finished surface.
If you are planning a bathroom, wet room, swimming pool, outdoor tiled area or commercial project, we would be happy to come out, have a look and talk you through what needs to be done.
Getting the waterproofing right at the start gives you peace of mind that the finished job has been built on the right foundation.