Does My Balcony Need Waterproofing?
There’s
nothing Aussies love more than having a beer on the balcony, patio, veranda,
porch or any other word you use to describe that perfect outdoor area that the summer
sun hits just right each time you’re ready to clock-off. Unfortunately, due to a balconies
exposure to the elements they are susceptible to waterproofing
failures. Therefore, every Aussie should understand the consequences of untreated
balcony leaks.
There are a
multitude of reasons why leaking balcony repairs might be necessary including:
dodgy construction work, lack of maintenance, poor water drainage, the failure
of membranes and natural building movements, just to name a few.
Here’s our
guide on how to repair a leaking balcony.
Prevention
It goes
without saying that prevention is better than cure. So, when your balcony is
being constructed the correct care and preparation must go into planning. And
while we love the “my-father-built-this-house-with-his-bare-hands” sentiment,
perhaps this is one you best leave up to the professionals. Megasealed’s team
of professionals with over 25 years experience adhere to the building codes and
compliance standards from the outset because we understand that shortcuts can
result in some very costly headaches. Improper balcony waterproofing
leads to leaks, compromises the structural integrity of a home, and can eventually lead to collapse.
Perhaps
your best course of prevention is Megasealed’s cost-effective ISO accredited
sealing system, in which they apply a sealant both over and under leaking tiles
to produce a full seal (watch the step by step video here). Get it done right the first time and save you and your
family time and money in the long run.
Cure
If you
don’t have the luxury of building your balcony from scratch and cure is your
only option, make sure you do a thorough inspection for balcony leaks. Better
yet, get a Megasealed technician to save you money and trouble by using our
revolutionary Thermal Imaging Water Detection Technology to identify those
sinister leaks you can’t see, and catch moisture intrusions at the source.
After leak
detection it is important to act fast as to not cause further damage to your
waterproofing membrane. That’s why Megasealed has you covered with our cost-effective
Standard Service in which we use our award-winning liquid repair membrane
sealant Megabloc, to help repair damaged membranes and have you waterproof in
no time.
Alternatively,
you can get our Tile Over Tile Service which includes priming, waterproofing
and retiling the existing surface to elevate your balcony to the next level. Call
Megasealed at 1300 658 007 to get a FREE quote today or visit Megasealed here and let us help you get
back to enjoying golden hour with a beer in hand.
