As solar energy becomes more popular across South Africa, an unexpected issue is beginning to surface on many buildings: rust forming on metal roof sheets directly beneath solar panels. At first glance, this can be mistaken for poor roof quality or
Why Top-Quality Torch-On Waterproofing Is Essential on Lightweight Concrete and Boarded Roofs Based on decades of experience in the field and observing the life span of different waterproofing products on various substrates has shown that torch on waterproofing systems when
So many people have said to me “Never again will I buy a house with a flat concrete roof. It’s given me nothing but trouble” The truth is that a structure with a flat concrete roof is very solid and
Reputable waterproofing and damp proofing contractors build their businesses on trust, experience, and quality workmanship. However, even the most skilled contractors can find themselves facing expensive callbacks, reputational damage, and financial losses when a product they used—either by choice or by specification—fails two
What is rust? A broad definition of rust is that it is ‘a type of corrosion which is caused by a reaction between oxygen and iron which is usually activated by water, (even humidity in the air) and then forms
Water ponding on flat roofs is a serious issue that can lead to significant damage, even if the roof is protected with a torch-on or other waterproofing systems. While these systems are designed to resist water penetration, prolonged exposure to
