waterproofing
Waterproofing is one of the innovative methods for treating the so-called water leakage that occurs as a result of the explosion or damage of water pipes laid inside different properties, whether in residential buildings, hotels, or hospitals.
It is very important to treat water leakage because it causes the weakening and fragmentation of the concrete, which leads to its collapse, the corrosion of iron or any metal structure, and also causes the separation of walls from the construction, distorting the general view by the appearance of yellow spots on the outside, the growth of bacteria and algae, and damage to tiles by separating them from the floors , damage and distortion of the paint and interior wall paint, and after identifying the negatives of water leakage, we will find that the most places that suffer from this problem are the bathrooms.
Methods of isolating bathrooms
The bathroom is always characterized by high humidity as a result of using water in the shower; When showering with hot water, a lot of water vapor is formed, which condenses and falls on the walls and floors of the bathroom, and over time, a crack will occur in the bathroom floor as well as the walls.
Plaster or cement screed
Insulation is considered effective when it is done in the first stage of construction, and for this reason, before extending the water pipes in the bathroom floor, it is preferable to lay a layer of cement grout mixed with silica flex, and the thickness of this layer is usually thirty centimeters, and it is an appropriate way to isolate the floors of swimming pools, and it is preferable to extend Pipes made of polypropylene, a plastic that does not collect impurities.
After the insulation process, the pipes are installed and the plumbing work is done, then the tiles and ceramics are laid, and the lightweight bathtub or bathtub is chosen, which is available in different shapes and types. The process of isolating the bathroom in this way is the most efficient before installing the plumbing.
Insulation with bitumen
It is handcrafted from drip burlap; That is, the floors are covered with burlap pieces that work as a rock wool principle, and after distributing it in several layers, the liquid bitumen or black plaque (asphalt) is melted and poured over the burlap, a traditional method that is used to this day in insulation.
plaque chips
The other way is to buy ready-made plaque flakes, i.e., distilled burlap, without having to follow the traditional method of preparing it, which is called the ansum method; So that these slides are placed and affixed to the ground after being heated by fire, which is an effective way to prevent leakage, and you need experience in installing it.
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