Roof waterproofing
Waterproofing, as an essential condition for a comfortable microclimate in the house, is designed to resist the adverse effects of moisture, groundwater and precipitation. Waterproofing of the building includes waterproofing works in places of possible penetration of water and accumulation of moisture. The roof is the part of the house that takes over all precipitation and prevents them from getting inside the premises.
The reliability of the roof is ensured not only by high-quality roofing material, but also by the correct execution of the entire "roofing pie". In order for the roof to perform all its functions and provide the necessary comfort in the house, full protection of the roof elements is necessary, in particular waterproofing of the roof.
"Roofing pie" is a rather complex structure that consists of several main layers:Each of these layers performs its function, but complementing each other, they form a single whole — a protective "pie" of the roof.
- Its protection from moisture and water penetration is the most basic task when installing a roof. In order not to suffer from dampness and leakage of the roof in the future, this issue needs to be addressed even at the stage of building the roof of the house.Waterproofing of the attic.
If the house assumes a mansard roof, then the insulation of the attic and the roofing material are part of the same structure. The thermal insulation layer must be protected from humid air and water ingress from the outside of the roof. To do this, before laying the insulation, waterproofing films are overlapped on the crate. After laying the insulation, it is sewn from the inside of the room using vapor barrier films. Also, do not forget about the ventilation gaps that prevent moisture from collecting between the layers of waterproofing and insulation.
Waterproofing of the attic. If the house has an uninhabited attic, then the attic floor is insulated. The vapor barrier layer is laid under the insulation of the ceiling of the upper floor. It is more important to provide external waterproofing of the roofing, and to make good ventilation from the inside of the roof. Proper ventilation of the under-roof space will allow moisture to simply erode and not accumulate in the attic.
Waterproofing of the roof. The roof of the house, perceiving rain and meltwater, sunlight and wind, protects the structure of the house from the negative effects of these factors. The outer coating must be made of high-quality materials and reliably protected by waterproofing.
- Gluing and repair of roofing materialRoofing material is a roofing material that is quite often used for roofing.
But often, its incorrect laying and sealing of joints lead to leaks and destruction of the roof. To solve this problem, we offer the following waterproofing materials — Izoplast Mega-Tex, bitumen-rubber mastic, which is used for gluing new sheets of roofing material, repairing old coatings and sealing cracks in concrete foundations before laying roofing materials. Before applying it, the roof surface should be primed with a primer Izoplast R.
- Protection and preservation of the roofTo protect the roof and bitumen waterproofing from the effects of ultraviolet radiation and surface heating, as well as for waterproofing bitumen shingles, eternite (artificial slate), galvanized and lacquered tin, bitumen-aluminum emulsion is ideal
Izoplast Silver. This material is suitable for the preservation of bitumen surfaces, and for the restoration of the protective layer on old roofing and bitumen coatings. Before applying, the surface should be primed with a primer Izoplast R.Installation of a terrace on a flat roof
- On a flat roof, after installing a waterproofing layer, an excellent solution would be to create a terrace.
Modern solutions and materials allow you to do this in a short time. The most practical solution is the use of adjustable Karoapp supports for any type of flooring – a decking made of WPC or wood, porcelain stoneware or terrazzo.
Roof repairs are best performed in the warm season. If the situation is critical, then the issue of waterproofing needs to be resolved quickly. We recommend waterproofing the roof at the initial stage of construction. This way you can protect your home from leakage and dampness, while saving your time and money for repairs. If you still have questions, or you still can't decide on the choice of material – our experts will definitely help you, call: 0800 400 212 calls for free.
