We are the ultimate waterproofing company in Paddington
Jack’s Waterproofing uses premium waterproofing services for domestic and commercial interiors and exteriors in Paddington. Whether you’re renovating an old retro bathroom or constructing your dream house, we can deal with any jobs of all sizes and troubles. Visit our site to learn more about the services we provide or call 0432 334 355 today to talk with among our friendly team members.
Jack’s Waterproofing is well known for supplying quality roof services for a few of the more difficult jobs in the area. Whether you are constructing your very first house, an architecturally designed work of art or a commercial house, Jack’s Waterproofing can offer you a fast and trustworthy service from an experienced and devoted roof team. You need to think of a Jack’s waterproofing shower alternative to repair the leaking shower once and for all.
We offer waterproofing solutions in Paddington and Darlinghurst, Rushcutters Bay, Woollahra, Edgecliff, Centennial Park, Moore Park, Surry Hills, Elizabeth Bay, Darling Point, Potts Point. Call us today!
It is very important that you select the right service appropriate for your circumstance, something which your local Megasealed ™ specialist will help you with upon estimating at the site.
BATHROOM/WET AREAS
Water penetration through ceramic tiles in bath/shower rooms and other wet areas brought on by leaks, floods, substrate movement, and grout failure can lead to extensive expenses and much trouble to all those parties involved.
Jack’s waterproofing can install an approved waterproofing system to avoid these problems noted above.
BALCONY/TERRACED AREAS
Balconies and balconies can differ in size & building and construction – this will affect the selection of the waterproof membrane. There are many considerations to take into consideration including deck movement, differential movement, drainage, waterproofing connection at expansion joints, drainage outlets, deck surfaces and most important what is below the balcony or terrace– vehicle parking? Habitable space?
Jack’s waterproofing can provide a suitable product for your needs.
FLAT ROOFINGS
Modern flat roofing systems tend to use a continuous membrane covering which can better withstand swimming pools of standing water. These membranes are used as a continuous sheet where possible, though sealants and heat welding is offered to permit bonding multiple sheets and dealing with structures permeating the roof surface area and forms a homogenous layer impervious to moisture.
CONCRETE SPALLING
Spalling likewise called Concrete Cancer is a result of water getting in brick, concrete or natural stone and requiring the surface area to peel, pop out or flake off. This is because there is salt in water. Salt pushes outside from the within. Eventually, spalling can trigger crumbling and destruction of a structure.
WATER FEATURES
Building or restoration of water features. We are qualified plumbers in Paddington.
NON-SLIP FINISHINGS
Internal and external areas in colored non-slip coatings. Treatment of tiled areas to give more grip.
CRACK REPAIRS & CONCRETE CANCER
Concrete crack repairs and concrete cancer treatment. High pressure crack injection to stop leaks.
WATER TANKS
Sealing new and current water tanks.
RETAINING WALLS
Professional in negative side waterproofing of internal and external retaining walls.
Basement improvement can add great deals of additional living space to your house but beware; basement water leakage might put a real damper on your hopes if not correctly fixed.
There are 2 conditions you should deal with for a dry basement, real water leakage, and condensation. Water leakage is a pretty obvious concern to homeowners but many are uninformed of the problems that high humidity can trigger to a finished basement.
Because a basement is listed below ground, it will be naturally cooler than the floors above ground. When warmer air from upstairs or outdoors goes into the basement, it diminishes in volume as it cools. This shrinking or “condensing” of the air volume results in greater humidity. Everything permeable in your basement will absorb the additional moisture in the air and trigger a foul odor. Dehumidifiers are home appliances which mechanically remove the unwanted additional humidity from your basement. A great dehumidifier is a should if you plan on redesigning your basement. Even a basement that does not leakage will benefit from utilizing a dehumidifier.
Without doubt, water leakage into the basement should be completely fixed before you begin your improvement project. Start by correcting obvious sources of the issue; broken or non-existent rain gutters, downspouts emptying beside the structure, ground outside sloping toward the house, exposed underground windows, and so on
. After you exhaust all preventative procedures outside, try to recognize areas inside where you are experiencing the leakage. If a corner of the basement seems to be a specific issue, again, look outside at your gutter downspouts. If you see fractures in the walls leaking, a few of these can be fixed with hydraulic cement or crack injection. If water seems to be being available in from an isolated area, installing a sump pump listed below floor level can decrease the water level and underground hydrostatic pressure because area. If you are unsure or your problems appear to be extensive, it may be best to call in a building inspector, engineer or other professional to help you recognize and solve your issue. There are a variety of services offered to solve your leakage problems. These consist of; outside excavating, re-parging your walls, interior or outside drainage systems, interior cove systems, grout or epoxy injection and others. Most of these alternatives will need an expert.
If you can spare the additional space, 2X6s are even better because they allow space for more insulation. Never ever, under any circumstances, nail furring strips onto the walls. Permeating the structure will jeopardize its barrier against water.
Use building and construction adhesive rather than nails or screws to adhere your bottom wall plate to the floor. It’s okay to nail the upper wall plates into the upper floor joists.
Do not glue down your basement carpet. Carpet is something that is going to wear and eventually need to be replaced. Glued down carpeting develops a real issue in the future when trying to eliminate it. Tell your carpet installer to use building and construction adhesive to install the carpet tack strips around the boundary. Do not allow them to drive nails into the cement floor.
With some common sense, building and construction method, a trusted waterproofing system, and humidity control, and an excellent waterproofing company like Jacks Waterproofing NSW, you can delight in a great deal of additional living space by redesigning your basement in Paddington.