How To Waterproof Roof For Terrace Garden

Filling all the visible cracks by way of specially prepared silicone crack filler.

How to waterproof roof for terrace garden.

In order to waterproof a balcony or a terrace first of all it s necessary to evaluate the existing conditions of the area to be treated because depending on the state of conservation of the balcony or terrace on which you want to intervene there are different solutions and different steps to follow more or less invasive to restore. Applying first coat for filling the invisible cracks small holes with diluted silicone. Cleaning priming treatment of details main coating application and inspection. It is made mostly of xps extruded polystyrene boards pir panels or polyurethane foam.

On this episode of sealed for good we discuss a topic that comes up a lot with waterproofers and building designers rooftop gardens. The waterproofing application in rooftop garden construction typically mirrors that of plaza deck waterproofing. This is a thin layer of waterproof material that is continuous and offers no path for water to enter the structure. What to do before waterproofing a balcony or a terrace.

Roof terrace waterproofing methods washing the roof terrace surface and making it dust free. Insulation layer protection layer makes a terrace garden resistant to moisture and temperature fluctuation and provides it sufficient mechanical strength. Applying second third. The membrane is laid on top of the structural slab.

A slope of 1 in 100 or steeper is recommended for terraces.