Water Proofing

A revolutionary range of hi-tech products, tailor-made to address specific dampness problems and waterproofing needs for your homes.

Exterior Dampness

Problem

Appearance of ugly damp patches on terraces
This leads to dampness problems like paint peeling, damp stains on the ceiling below this terrace.

Reason

The reason can be manifold.
Improperly fitted drain pipes or blocked outlets.
Water accumulation and subsequent pent up water pressure due to improperly sloped terraces.
Gaps between the slabs on the parpet walls.

Solutions

Ensure that the drain water pipes are not clogged and there are enough outlets for the water to drain off.
Seal the gaps on the parapet walls using a suitable sealer
Treat all the visible cracks using SmartCare Crack Seal
Enveloped the terrace, including the parpets, using SmartCare Damp Proof for complete waterproofing

Problems

Appearance of dampness problems on walls that are directly exposed to rain. These problems appear on both interior and exterior walls.
Growth of algae and weed on the building surfaces.

Reasons

Joint and surface cracks that develop as the building ages or due to exposure to elements or due to poor quality masonry.
These are prime breeding grounds for algae and weed.
Water enters the substrate through these cracks.
Incessant rainfall that results in the wear and tear of exterior paint film.

Solution

Treat all the plaster cracks of up to 3mm width with SmartCare Crack Seal. For structural cracks, employ the services of a competent civil contractor.
Waterproof the exterior walls with SmartCare Damp Proof. Follow this up with two coats of a Ultima of desired shade.
Appearance of ugly damp patches on terraces.

Problem

Ugly dark patches on sunshades and on areas near it.
Appearances of dampness problems like flaking, peeling, bubbling on internal walls close to the area where sunshades are present.

Reasons

Accumulation of water due to improper slopes of sunshades.
Cracks at the joints between the wall and the sunshades.

Solution

Clean the surface and fill up the cracks at the joints of the walls and sunshades with SmartCare Crack Seal.
Waterproof the exposed surfaces of the sunshades with SmartCare Damp Proof.

Interior Dampness

Problem

Tide marks on walls at a height of around 1 m.
Dampness problems like damp patches or paint peeling or flaking or efflorescence on these walls.

Reason

In areas of high water table levels, ground water rises up the substrate through an experienced waterproofing engineer.

Solution

In case of severe cases, get a Damp Proof Course done through an experienced waterproofing engineer.
Treat the affected area with SmartCare Damp Block for effective and lasting waterproofing.

Bathroom / Toilet Adjacent Walls

Problem

Dampness problems on these walls in the form of damp patches, ugly satins, paint peeling, flaking efflorescence etc.

Reason

Continuous presence of water on bathrooms and toilets.
Gaps between tiles and at the wall-floor joint through which water penetrates.
Faulty plumbing.

Solution

Use a suitable treatment like tile grout or white cement to plug the gaps between tiles.
Employ the services of a plumber and ensure that there are no leakage issues in any of the concealed pipes.
Treat the affected area with SmartCare Damp Block for effective and lasting waterproofing.

Problem

Appearance of ugly stains and patches on the walls below the sink as well as on the opposite side.

Reason

Leaking pipes and faulty plumbing of the kitchen sink.

Solution

Ascertain whether the leak is a supply leak or a drain leak and accordingly get it fixed by a plumber.
Treat the affected area with SmartCare Damp Block for effective and lasting waterproofing.

Problem

Interior dampness problems such as damp stains, paint bubbling, paint flaking, efflorescence etc. on exterior facing walls

Reason

Water entering the building structure through surface and joint cracks
Wear and tear of the exterior paint film due to exposure to elements
Gaps between the window frame and the wall through which water penetrates into the wall
Plants/vegetation very close to the walls on the box grill

Solution

Treat all plaster cracks on interior and exterior walls with SmartCare Crack Seal
Waterproof the wall from exteriors with SmartCare Damp Proof
In case of window frames, check for gaps between the frame and the wall and seal the gap using suitable sealant
Ensure the plant pots are not very clost to the walls and there is suitable provision for the water to drain out
Treat the affected area on the interior walls with SmartCare Damp Block for effective and lasting waterproofing

Problem

Dampness problems such as damp stains, paint bubbling, paint flaking etc. on ceilings

Reason

Water seeping through and penetrating the structure from the floor above
In case of a terrace, improper slope results in water ponding that eventually seeps into the structure. Cracks at the joints, surface cracks, weak or damaged areas all facilitate water penetration
In case of a house above, continuous presence of water in bathroom, toilets, kitchen sinks, faulty plumbing all result in water ingress
The water pressure in these cases is very high due to the additional pull of gravity

Solution

There is no recommended treatment for seepage from ceiling on the negative side. The only solution will be to treat the actual source of water on the floor above.
In case of terrace above, envelope the entire terrace from parapet to parapet using SmartCare Damp Proof
If there is a toilet/bathroom on the floor above, remove the tiles and do waterproofing treatment by applying 2 coats of Damp Block and relay the tiles
In case of faulty plumbing, engage the services of a professional plumber and get the necessary repair work done

Smartcare Damp Block

SmartCare Damp Block is a polymer modified, flexible cementatious waterproof coating. It is a single pack high performance cementatious product formulated with elastic waterproofing polymers, nano technology based additives and crystalline technology.

Smartcare Damp Block 2K

SmartCare Damp Block 2K is a two component acrylic polymer-modified cementitious high performance coating. This product can be used for both positive & negative side waterproofing due to its unmatched bonding, good waterproofing and excellent resistance to hydrostatic pressure.

SmartCare Damp Proof

SmartCare Damp Proof is a fiber reinforced elastomeric liquid applied waterproofing membrane for waterproofing of flat and sloping roofs. It is formulated with select elastomeric resilient acrylic polymers and reinforced with polyester fibers for excellent elongation and tensile properties.

Water Proofing

Exterior Dampness

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Interior Dampness

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Smartcare Damp Block

Smartcare Damp Block 2K

SmartCare Damp Proof

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