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Parapet Wall Roofing: Durable Solutions for Ultimate Protection 

When you pick your engineer and architect to meticulously design and craft your home’s outlook and interiors, you ask them to make you a home that reflects your style and values, don’t you? From picking the wall colours to picking every piece of furniture, everything you choose is thoughtfully picked to make a home that is safe, beautiful, and comforting. Then, how can you forget to pick the appropriate waterproofing materials for your home while it is under construction?

Sometimes, with time, your home may begin to show up with concerns like dampness, leaks, cracks, and seepage. One of the areas that is quite often hampered by changing weather conditions, fluctuating temperature and humidity levels, as well as rainfall, is your home’s parapet wall. Ensure comprehensive protection by considering professional wall waterproofing  services. Let’s understand in detail the importance and steps of parapet wall waterproofing.

What is a parapet wall? Why is parapet wall waterproofing important?

The parapet wall, also known as the dwarf wall, is a heavy railing or barrier surrounding the edge of your roof, balcony, or terrace. The parapet roof is typically an upward extension of the wall on the roof, terrace, or balcony. We all love to stand on our terrace, leaning on the parapet roof wall, sipping a cup of coffee overlooking a scenic view. The refreshing feeling goes away when the parapet wall starts getting cracks and seepage on its surface.

The parapet roof wall is made of concrete, and with time, you are bound to see a few cracks on its surface. During the rainy season, the water ingresses through these cracks and enters the parapet wall or gets directly soaked in by the concrete. This seeped-in water then travels down the horizontal slab surface in a vertical direction (thanks to gravity!), causing water seepage. This makes parapet waterproofing crucial for the integrity of your home’s structure.

As important as parapet waterproofing is, it is crucial to get this waterproofing service done by a trusted source. A local vendor, to reduce the quotation, may claim to offer the complete work at a lower cost but may only waterproof the terrace slab. Skipping the parapet wall waterproofing can result in cracks and the failure of the waterproofing. A trusted source, on the other hand, would suggest waterproofing parapet walls roof both internally and externally, along with waterproofing the terrace slab, to ensure that the roof or terrace is waterproofed from all sides. Let us give you a glimpse of how parapet wall waterproofing is done!

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Guide to Parapet Wall Waterproofing

  • • Step 1: For waterproofing parapet walls roof, begin by installing a 12" piece of flashing membrane on the point where the parapet wall meets the roof deck. Install half of the flashing membrane up the parapet wall and the second half over the roof deck. Here, a ¾" fillet through the connecting point of the parapet wall and roof deck will help provide a smooth transition from the wall to the roof deck.
  • • Step 2: Overtop the 12" section by installing a full sheet of 36"-wide membrane and extending it up the vertical wall. For enhanced parapet waterproofing, you can try to wrap this sheet up and over the top cap section. If the cap is not removable, you can secure the membrane in place using a termination bar just under the cap, and lastly, finish it using a bead of sealant along this leading edge.
  • • Step 3: Overlap the membranes by at least 3" to make sure that you have a secure seal on overlaps. You must ensure that the water flows over the lap and not against the parapet wall roofing.
  • • Step 4: For the best bond between the substrate and the membrane, you must prime all masonry and weathered surfaces.
  • • Step 5: Roll the membrane using a hand roller, as with any self-adhering product. This will ensure maximum contact between the substrate and the membrane. While doing this, you must pay special attention to all the overlap areas.
     

How can Asian Paints help you with parapet wall waterproofing?

You don’t want your parapet walls to lose their integrity and fall prey to cracks, leaks, and seepage, do you? This is why Asian Paints brings you the widest collection of waterproofing products  and services with the SmartCare range. For parapet water proofing at your place, you can invest in some of our best parapet water proofing products, like the SmartCare Damp Proof, which comes with an 8-year waterproofing warranty and properties destined to keep your home safe from parapet water proofing problems. You can choose to visit an Asian Paints store near you or book an appointment online through our website. The choice is yours!

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