Have you noticed Black Moulds seen on your ceiling or side wall ?

Mould, Wall Dampness & Paint peel off are now a common problem for House owners. The situation becomes drastic especially during Monsoon as well as colder seasons. The common causes of Moulds are either building defects or by condensation. Moulds can be easily seen on our Walls, furnishing, and clothes once dampness is present for a prolonged period of time.

Ignoring moulds can seriously affect yours as well as the building health. It can lead to respiratory issues, skin problems, and headaches. Several researchers have found that sleeping or dwelling in a room with moulds increased the likelihood of developing asthma. 

How and Why Mould Grows on Walls

The most common causes of Wall dampness, Moulds etc are humidity, condensation and water leaks (which are often hidden inside the wall).

Humidity has a primary role in wall moulds, if you are living in a Humid area your house is prone to wall dampness or moulds, In such cases, you can use Dehumidifier which helps to an extent.

Condensation forms when water vapour in the air meets cold surfaces and cools to become liquid. walls are often colder because of cool outdoor air on the other side. Due to poor ventilation, poorly insulated rooms, Excessive moisture in the air from gas heaters, drying clothes indoors etc can trigger condensation.

Leaking pipes near or inside of walls are a common cause of mould. If there's a leaking pipe inside a wall cavity then mould will usually be well and truly set in before it's discovered.

What is the Solution for Wall Dampness & Moulds?

The solution is simply to find the root cause of the wall leakage or dampness or Moulds. Painting or applying some water proofing chemicals on the affected area won't solve the problem, it will still pop up after some months. So it's essential to fix the root cause. There are many scientific approaches to find the areas which held excessive moisture, Identifying those areas helps us to effectively tackle these mould issues. As we discussed above the high moisture content, water leaks are all factors for these Wall paint peel off or wall dampness.

The ideal approach to identify the root cause is by conducting a Thermographic survey. A Thermographic survey is a collection of photographs taken by a Thermographic camera which shows the temperature of the building as well as areas of the building having water content or concentration. Infrared cameras are a powerful tool that spots hidden water damage before extensive damage occurs. It helps professionals in the restoration process by tracking down the source of water or humidity. , Thermal imaging cameras identify very small differences in temperature on the surface of different materials, walls, on concretes, roofs etc highlighting the warmer and the colder surface areas providing evidence of where the leak is originating.

So you need a Waterproofing or Water tightening professionals to fix this problem. we Wet2Dry Solutions have an experience of over 15 years in tackling Dampness, Leakage, seepage issues. We use scientific technologies like Thermographic survey, Walabot DIY (Look Inside Your Walls), Impactor (Remove accumulate water from the floor) and Quick Wall Dryer etc. So contact the Best Waterproofing contractors in Pune, Mumbai now.

Is your Home Water Tightened? No? Then your house is prone to wall dampness

Water can do a great harm to your home, sometimes a steady trickle of rain may be a cause to make your wall wet and invites seepage issues, In order to keep your home dry whole year round, you should definitely think about Water tightening of your home.

Wall Leakage may be due to different causes like it may be due to stagnant water on your terrace, water leakage on your kitchen, Leakage from your bathroom, Internal pipe leakage etc. People do not have much knowledge of how to tackle such issues effectively, neither do the plumbers or the painters. The most common method followed by all these plumber / painters  fix the areas displaying wall dampness / leakage/ wall paint peel off as they apply waterproofing chemicals on those areas and repaint the affected areas. THIS IS  A COMMON MISTAKE!.

Applying waterproofing chemicals on the affected areas will only solve the issue temporarily &  will pop up after some days or weeks. The actual leak will be detected where the path ends. This is why most of the leaks persist even after fixing as the root cause is not fixed. So finding the Root cause of the leakages and fixing is the method what we follow & provide is  WATER TIGHTENING.

 Water Tightening?

Lets simply explain with the help of a water bottle, if you have not tightened the cap properly, naturally, the opening of the bottle will leak, so what can we do? You will apply a little more strength to close the cap firmly; so that the leakage stops. Water tightening is the same process what we implement, with the help of a Thermographic Camera, we can find out the source of water leakage in your home and fixing the leakage source is called Water Tightening so that you will NEVER face the leakage problem again.

So now you can identify the difference between Water Proofing and Water Tightening? Yes, both are different techniques for fixing the leakage problem with waterproofing chemicals, whereas Water Tightening fixes the root cause. Simple waterproofing is not enough to prevent such wall leakages, the most effective way to prevent this is Water Tightening.

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Building Duct Blockage during Monsoon? How to tackle it effectively?

Blockage in Household drains can be really nasty stopping the waste water from leaving your property. These issues are now very common in apartments especially during monsoon season. All the toilets, sinks, baths and showers from the entire apartment is emptied into the same waste pipe where it flows into the sewers, During Monsoon the water level in these ducts increase and unfortunately most drainage pipeline ducts are missing the provision for Overflow drainage facility resulting the wastewater unable to flow away making the entire area unhygienic.

Small objects, random debris, grease and other stuff can slowly and gradually accumulate inside the pipes, obstructing the flow of water. If blocked drains are not cleaned and dealt immediately, the stagnant water can lead to a number of complications that will affect you and your property. This fact alone means that it’s well worth getting your drain unblocked as soon as possible. The common health complaints that are associated with blocked drains are -

• ·     It triggers Asthma & Allergies - stagnant water in general can lead to mold growth and bacteria, which exacerbates respiratory issues.
• ·        Typhoid
• ·        Headaches, Anxiety & stress
• ·        Mould and mildew problem.
• ·        Disease carrying pests, like mosquito's, sewer flies etc.

Blocked pipeline ducts can also cause damage to your home. Stagnant water will definitely emit a musty odour. This bad smell can go up to the surface and permeate the house with an unpleasant, unhygienic and unhealthy atmosphere. Meanwhile, the water can also leak into the corners and foundations of the house, which may weaken its structural integrity. The moisture may come up the floorboards or walls, leading to water stains, wall dampness, leakage, wallpaint peel off, discolouration or warping. Moreover, stagnant water attracts mosquitoes, pests and other insects that may carry germs and diseases. It will also make the area prone to bacteria, mould and mildew.

Signs of a Blockage

You may have a blockage if:

·         You find it difficult to flush your toilet

·         Your sink or bath empties very slowly

·         You notice a bad smell coming from your drains.

When wastewater is unable to flow away it can come back up from the toilet or sink, flooding your home.

So maintaining a healthy household is essential for reducing health risks and ensuring the good health and safety of the family. If you suspect that one of your drains may be blocked, contact Wet2Dry Solutions immediately. We are the Best waterproofing contractors in Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore for the past 10 years and we will be able to apply practical, cost-efficient and long-term solutions that will repair your drains and protect your home and your health effectively.

Why Is My Upstairs Bathroom Leaking Through The Ceiling?

Water Leaks in Multi storage building is now becoming a common problems among the apartments, houses etc.  If you have a bathroom on your second floor or upper floor, there is a high chance you will be facing with leakage problems or leakage stains if there is any leaking pipes or seepage through tile grout. These types of leakage issues causes corrosion problems in private residential and commercial multi-storey buildings along with a serious threat to hygiene. 

One of the main reasons for leakage in bathrooms, toilets, and other wet areas is due to the wrong plumbing procedure, pipe leaks, sanitation and failure of waterproofing membrane. Symptoms such as water drippings, damp patches, paint peeling-off, rust stains on the ceiling indicate that the roof waterproofing system is not performing. 

If the Bathroom waterproofing is not done correctly, every time when the floor becomes wet water penetrate through the bathroom floor and into your downstairs ceiling. These water can also flow and be drawn along or through many building materials due to capillary action, and due to this water can travel a long distance, it's possible to find water stains on the ceiling farther away from the leakage source. A ceiling leak can also be caused due to leaks in the water supply lines that attach to the toilet or to the sink trap.  Leak may be occurring through  the line joints. The  Leak can also be due to drain pipes. Drain pipe leaks are those that appear and disappear across your ceiling. 

Effective professional approach is needed to permanently solve Water leakage in bathrooms, walls etc. Effective tackling of the leakage source should be implemented. Finding the source of leakage can be really tricky as if it is due to a small leakage of pipe inside the wall etc then it would be difficult to find the cause. Even when you call a plumber / painter they will only apply some waterproofing chemicals which will fix the issue only for 2- 3 months and you will be facing the problem again. A roofer, plumber or painter can attempt to fix the apparent location of a leak but it could be coming from the opposite side of the roof. The actual leak you see inside is where the path ends. This is why most of the leaks persist even after fixing as the root cause is not fixed. Ignoring these problems won't help as it will get worse over time causing more damage. 

It is under this situation Thermographic images plays  a huge role. Thermal imaging is a Non invasive method of identifying moisture problems in buildings,  An infrared camera can see and measure heat differences in building materials on ceilings, walls and floors. Wet and moist areas are the places where the temperature commonly differs due to evaporative cooling, increased conductance or thermal capacitance. As per the Thermographic images the wet areas will appear relatively darker or lighter than the dry areas on an infrared picture, enabling us to locate them. Thus we can easily find the source of the leakage  quickly and non-destructively, identifying the location and size of moisture damaged areas. After Identifying the source of the leak we will do moisture mapping and can find out the exact reason for the leakage, thereby finding a permanent solution for roof and bathroom leakage.

Do you need a permanent solution for Bathroom Leakage or Ceiling waterproofing? We Wet2Dry Solutions can help you. we provide complete Waterproofing solutions for that past 15 years.