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Waterproofing Your Water Tank with Expert Solutions

The overhead water tank is the lifeline of domestic life. We use the water it stores for bathing, doing our laundry, washing our utensils, sweeping the floors of our home, and all the other countless tasks that make up the paraphernalia of everyday life. 

In fact, each time we wash our hands before eating, it's the water stored in the water tank we use. If this water were to become a fertile breeding ground for algae, fungus, bacteria, and countless other potentially harmful microorganisms, the health risks posed to our families would be enormous. 

There is another problem with water tanks, whether placed overhead or underground - they are prone to leakages. Since this leakage is often small, taking the form of seepage or moisture rather than a discernible stream of water, we tend to ignore it.

However, over time, this moisture from the water tank can seep into the walls of the house and weaken them. In the case of underground water tanks, it can weaken the very foundation of your house, leaving it vulnerable to damage and even collapse.

Additionally, leakage also leads to water wastage. Even small amounts of water leaking over time can result in a significant loss of precious water. And as the old adage goes, we never realize the worth of water till the well goes dry. 

Importance of water tank waterproofing

We see then a twin problem with overhead or underground water tanks - one of ensuring the safety of the water we use for everyday chores, and second, of ensuring that it does not leak.

Is there a solution to it?

Yes and no.

Yes, because you can deal with the problem of seepage by waterproofing your water tank.

No, because conventional water tank proofing methods have severe limitations when it comes to ensuring the safety of your water tank, your health, and your home.

Limitations of conventional water tank waterproofing methods

The problem with conventional water tank leakage solutions is three-fold:

1. They use materials such as putty or cement slurry that are, at best, a temporary fix. A few months later, you are likely to be back to square one with your leakage problem.

2. Most conventional fixes can only be applied to the point of leakage in a tank, not to the whole tank. And since leakage often occurs through very fine, capillary-like pores, pinpointing it is easier said than done. 

3. And finally, conventional water tank leakage solutions do nothing for the safety and hygiene of the water stored in your water tank.

Expert solutions for waterproofing your water tank

This is why Asian Paints presents its SmartCare range of waterproofing products that not only provide long-lasting waterproofing solutions but also ensure the hygiene of stored water in cementitious water tanks.

Asian Paints waterproofing solutions also add a rich, aesthetic finish to your water tank that complements the meticulous, loving detail with which you’ve planned the exteriors of your dream home.

SmartCare Epoxy Tri Block - Epoxy Triblock is a coating for cementitious water tanks that not only waterproofs cementitious water tanks but also makes them microbe-resistant, ensuring that no bacteria or fungus grows in your water tank. It comes with a 2-year warranty.

SmartCare Ultra Block 2K - Ultra Block 2K is two component acrylic polymer modified high performance coating system capable of resisting up to 5 bars of hydrostatic pressure, thus providing excellent and long-lasting waterproofing.

It protects concrete against carbonation, thereby prolonging the life of cementitious water storage structures. The Ultra Block 2K is guaranteed lead, mercury, and chromium-free, making it safe to store even drinking water in. What’s more, it comes with a 5-year warranty.

SmartCare Damp Block 2K- Damp Block 2K is a two-component acrylic polymer-based waterproofing solution for cementitious water tanks that has excellent resistance to hydrostatic pressure. It can be used for both positive and negative waterproofing. It is free from any toxic additives such as lead, mercury, or chromium and comes with a 2-year warranty.

Needless to say, all the above-mentioned products come with food-grade certifications. This means that they leave no harmful residues even upon prolonged interaction with water and are thus fit for storing drinking water.

Water tank leakage solutions with waterproofing - Asian Paints

Conclusion

Water is the driving force of life. A water tank stores this very elixir of life that sustains our homes. However, if not taken proper care of, this same water can become a threat to our homes and health. Seepage from the water tank can damage the walls of our homes, while unclean, microbe-infested water can endanger the health of our families. This is why it is important to take care of the water tank using only scientifically proven water tank leakage solutions.

Asian Paints offers a complete range of waterproofing solutions that not only stop leakage but also make sure that the water stored in it is safe and hygienic. Waterproof your water tank, and your home will thank you for it.