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For effective secondarywaterproofing, experts
recommend Dr. Fixit’s exceptional cement
additive for plaster or concrete. It waterproofs
by filling pores and cutting capillaries and
imparts qualities such as good workability,
increases cohesive strength of the mix, delays
corrosion and prevents cracking in plaster.
SMALLAREAWATER PROOFING & REPAIR
In a country like ours, where structures are
exposed to extreme heat and rains, there is
bound to be expansion of concretewhich leads
to cracks, which in turn makes it easy for rain
water to leak into the building. This results in
damp patches, efflorescence, cracks, peeling
Every Kenyan strives to have a beautiful home,
but nothing scares such an individual more
than, when, their dream house develops water
leakages.Most homes inKenya experience this
problem which forces the interior contractors
to repeat the job of waterproofing the same
structure again, due to water leaks!
Terraces leak, bathrooms leak, kitchens also
leak and sometimes water finds its way into
the most unexpected areas, such as the living
room, because of seepage from the external
walls during rainy season.
Unfortunately, the typical contractor has
resigned himself to this phenomenon of damp
and dripping ceilings and walls. However, this
does not have to be a universal phenomenon.
Usually it is the lackof knowledgeanda leaning
towards old methods of water proofing that
lead to persistent leakage cases.
Water seepage and leakage is easily
preventable. The important thing is to know
what products to use and get the right
professional consultancy.
Dr. Fixit, Asia’s leading waterproofing solution
brand, has state-of-the-art systems which
offer complete protection to structures from
rains and other harsh elements. Dr. Fixit has
a wide variety of innovative products and
solutions that meet every waterproofing and
repair need.
There are few basic target areas in structures
that Dr. Fixit, the waterproofing expert,
recommends focus on:
SECONDARYWATERPROOFING
It is best to make your home stronger when
you are building it. Additives to concrete
and plaster, right at the time of construction
can reduce dampness, improve water
tightness, and increase the strength and life
of the structures considerably. This is called
secondary waterproofing
HOW TO LIVE A
LEAKAGE FREE LIFESTYLE
of paint. Small area water proofing and general
repairs can be best done with Dr. Fixit’s multi-
purpose SBR latex based product.The product
is versatile, it is used for repairs of spalled
concrete such as – floors, columns, beams,
slabs and waterproofing of toilets, bathrooms
and terraces.
TERRACE
Terraces are exposed to severe weather
conditions throughout the year. If not
waterproofed, it leads to damp patches on
ceilings, resulting in water seepages, thus
impacting the durability of the structure. Until
now, terrace waterproofing has been done
