Solve the problem of water leakage from the roof

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Solve the problem of water leakage from the roof
A number of tips can be followed to treat the problem of water leakage from the cement surface, and among these tips are the following:

Finding the source of the leak: by inspecting all parts of the roof for any pools of water, and checking plumbing lines, sewage pipes, and the sides of the building.
Filling cracks: To fill cracks, the availability of cement mortar, roofing primer, sealant, and start cleaning the entire surface, and a pressure washer can be used to get rid of all dirt and stone blocks on it, then fill the cracks and holes affected by cement mortar, then cover it with primer ceiling paint and leave it to dry Exactly, then apply the sealant to these places.
Regular surface maintenance: It is necessary to perform surface maintenance at least twice a year.



Epoxy injection to repair leaky surface
Epoxy is injected to solve the problem of water leakage from the surface by following the following steps:

Clean the concrete with a broom to get rid of dirt and stone blocks on it, and dry the pools of water on it.
Prepare the epoxy putty according to the directions on the package, and push the putty into the cracks by pressing your thumb on the plunger of the epoxy syringe to get the putty out.

Fill the cracks completely with epoxy putty, and leave it until it hardens completely, and this may take more than 45 minutes.
Apply a layer of epoxy resin to the cracks filled with epoxy, and apply another small layer if the surface is sloped.
Remove excess epoxy by tilting the chisel at an angle of 45, and tapping it lightly with a mallet.
Smooth the epoxy layer using sandpaper.

Solve the problem of water leakage from inside the house
Sometimes it is difficult to climb to the roof of the house during the winter to solve the problem of water leakage from there, and in this case the problem can be solved from inside the house temporarily, by following the following steps:

Determine the location of the leakage in the ceiling from inside the house.
Shine a light lamp on the bottom of the surface, looking for any holes in the surface or places that are dark in color due to moisture.
Marking the leaks detected with a chalk pen; In order to find them quickly when repairing the surface permanently.
Allow the wet areas to dry, then apply a leak-proof patch using a putty knife to completely cover the hole.
Use a glue gun to plug any of the holes in the surface, and use a putty knife or fingertips to spread the glue on the holes and places of leakage.

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