by Leon | Feb 12, 2025 | How To With ABE, Waterproof-it-yourself
DESCRIPTION Before the rainy season sets in, one area that needs to be checked on a regular basis is an IBR sheet roof. On an open carport this is not essential, but where an IBR roof is surrounded by walls it is important that an annual inspection be done to check...
by Leon | Feb 11, 2025 | How To With ABE, Waterproof-it-yourself
DESCRIPTION Flashing refers to thin pieces of impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from a joint or as part of a weather resistant barrier system. PRODUCT SELECTION PRODUCT APPLICATION TIME TYPE OF FINISH TYPE OF SOLUTION...
by Leon | Feb 11, 2025 | How To With ABE, Waterproof-it-yourself
DESCRIPTION The open gutter in a Valley; has sloping sides and is exposed to view. Flat roofs have a parapet gutter and a number of sloping roofs meeting at one point have a valley gutter, which links up with either a parapet or eaves gutter. PRODUCT SELECTION PRODUCT...
by Leon | Feb 11, 2025 | How To With ABE, Waterproof-it-yourself
DESCRIPTION Gutters are important and add to a good drainage system. This keeps the ground around the building from becoming waterlogged and the rainwater from potentially being absorbed into the foundation where it will cause severe damage to the structure, as well...
by Leon | Feb 11, 2025 | How To With ABE, Waterproof-it-yourself
DESCRIPTION Before embarking on tiling your shower ensure that the shower is waterproof. It is essential to carry out the correct background preparation and to waterproof the shower before tiling can commence. Remember that the tile installation is an aesthetic finish...
by Leon | Feb 11, 2025 | How To With ABE, Waterproof-it-yourself
DESCRIPTION Waterproofing a tiled roof is necessary, since the layer of roof tiles is not completely water impermeable: water may penetrate either through cracks or imperfections in the roof tiles construction or under the appropriate combination of rain and wind....
