White Metal is one of the well-known waterproofing companies offering efficient leakproof solutions in the Middle East with a 99 percent success rate.
What does waterproofing mean?
It is the process of making a structure water-resistant or impervious to the ingress of water. Waterproofing UAE is essential as it prevents water from penetrating buildings and helps to keep the interior areas dry. It helps in reducing the humidity inside the building, minimizing the damage done to furniture and the like.
Advantages of waterproofing
- Protects the building’s structural integrity
- Prevents impression on surfaces, mustiness, and corrosion
- Prevents metals within the building from oxidation and wooden furniture from becoming decomposed
- Prevents discharge from the ceiling and walls
- Prevents buildings from getting waterlogged
- Property value purely increases based on its waterproofing
Locate a top-rated waterproofing professional
Homeowners all over the UAE are turning towards White Metal Construction LLC for their waterproofing UAE projects because we are one of the best waterproofing contractors in Dubai, UAE. we serve our customers with the utmost quality. Our list of satisfied customers keeps increasing, making us one of the most wanted waterproofing companies in Dubai. Do contact us and get served with our obedient and promising waterproofing projects anywhere in UAE, thereby adding value and lifetime to your property.
Roof waterproofing:
Two main reasons that result in roof leakage are
- Rainwater directly penetrating the roof
- Rain or snow directly penetrating the roof that results in leakage over time
- Soon as a leakage problem is encountered a waterproofing contractor should be contacted for technical assistance in order to come up with a solution. Common problems that arise as a result of water leakage are
- Valley and wall flashing
- Chimney flashing
- Standing water on the flat roof
- Falling roofs (severe cases)
An experienced waterproofing contractor in Dubai can offer brilliant solutions to any of the above problems. If there is a leakage problem, a homeowner or roofing contractor can get an idea of the nature of the problem by careful inspection of the attic and rafter area. And then come up with a solution for a waterproof structure before renovation work begins.
Polyurethane spray
Foam is used to thermo-insulate different constructions. If the spray foam is used externally, a protective coating is necessary to provide protection against UV radiation and the elements. The White Metal products provide waterproofing and protection from UV exposure, weathering, and mechanical damage, bird picking, and assist with the fire-resistant characteristic of the roof system. In comparison to other coatings used for polyurethane foam protection, the White Metal shows no problems in areas with pounding water, frost, and UV radiation, thus providing a long-lasting result
Lower-cost re-roofing 95% of the time. Highest performance all the time
Imagine a roofing system that provides more than 10 years of leak-free performance with little-to-no maintenance. Imagine that same roofing giving you improved building energy efficiency, the industry’s best severe weather resistance, and the lowest life cycle cost.
- Now imagine installing it directly over your existing roof – saving labor, hassle, disposal costs, and the environment all at once
- Low life cycle cost, low maintenance, leak-free, and energy-efficient
- Offer the lowest life cycle cost
- Provide 10 to 20 years of low maintenance, leak-free performance
- Install directly to existing substrate in almost all retrofit situations, reducing costs and landfill waste
- Improve building energy efficiency through superior insulation properties and elimination of thermal bridging
- Provide the highest wind uplift and severe hail resistance in the industry
- Are sustainable through recoating
Overview
Spray polyurethane foam, commonly referred to as SPF is a spray-applied insulating foam plastic that is installed as a liquid and then expands many times its original size. Spray polyurethane foam density can be adjusted and has many different physical properties depending on the use desired. Specialized equipment is used to apply the spray polyurethane foam and proper technical training is important in order to get the best results.
For roofing, spray polyurethane foam insulates and eliminates thermal bridging through fasteners or gaps in decking while providing a long-lasting roofing system that has a life that can be extended by re-coating or recovering in an average of more than 10-15 years.
Features and Benefits
What are the benefits of SPF?
SPF is environmentally friendly, contains no formaldehyde or ozone-depleting chemicals, saves energy, and reduces the use of fossil fuels thereby reducing global warming gasses. It also assists in providing good quality air quality, requires less energy to produce than the leading insulation, and reduces the amount of energy required to transport and install it. SPF is durable, maintains physical properties over time, contributes little to the waste stream, and in a single product can take the place of three other products, including insulation, air barriers, sealants, vapor retarders, and weather barriers.
- SPF reduces energy use in the following ways:
- Has a high R-value per inch in closed cells 6.0 per inch.
- Eliminates air infiltration
- Helps control moisture and condensation
- Effective all low and high temperatures
Other benefits include…
Health
- SPF assists in improving indoor air quality
- SPF can reduce moisture condensation and mold growth within the building
Value
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- The excellent insulation efficiency of SPF can reduce heating and cooling usage dramatically
- HVAC equipment can be down-sized, thereby reducing construction costs
- SPF will not sag or settle
Environment
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- SPF helps conserve energy, reducing CO2 emissions.
- SPF contributes LEED credits for sustainable, green construction.
- SPF can help reduce structural damage caused by high winds.
- SPF contains no formaldehyde or ozone-depleting substances.
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Can the SPF Roofing system benefit you?
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- SPF Roofing can be installed over most roofing systems
- Do you need a lightweight system?
- Do you need energy-saving insulation and reflective coating?
- Do you have a lot of roof penetrations?
- Are your leaks primarily around the perimeter and penetrations?
- Do you only need a section of your roof done?
- Contact one of the best waterproofing companies in UAE to enjoy all the above advantages
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Foundation Waterproofing:
The value, strength, and life of a building are directly proportional to its basement. The highly important and immediate response requesting problems are dampness and waterlogging. Mold appears in a building foundation when moisture in the soil surrounding the structure seeps into it which is actually life-threatening if left unnoticed.
Precautions
Water logging As this is the major problem faced while laying a foundation, there exists a lot of methods by which this issue can be dealt with. It depends on the depth of foundation excavation, the depth of the water table, and so on. A few common methods followed by site engineers to successfully overcome this issue are listed below.
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- Deep Well Construction (applicable for coarse rock-based soil)
- Drain Construction (applicable for shallow foundation)
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Special processes in existence
Electro Osmosis an Expensive method where the water will be drained and pumped out using flowing electricity
Freezing is Beneficial for foundations of bridges with deep excavations adjacent to water bodies
Chemical Consolidation Instant fix for tiny patch projects
Methods of foundation waterproofing:
Foundation Drainage System: This appears to be a very basic setup in this type of waterproofing where water is collected and pumped out via perforated pipes running around the foundation. One important fact to be noted in this method is that a layer of the high-quality waterproof solution must be applied to the exterior wall of the building before the drain system is laid.
Damp Proof Course: This method prevents moisture from rising from the foundation into the structure. The process is carried out by mixing waterproofing concrete suitable for the building structure, cement, and concrete in the ratio of 3:1:1.5. This is followed by other drying and technical process to make the foundation waterproof.
Basement waterproofing: Be it a foundation or be it a basement these two are the areas that should be well taken care of against waterlogging as the moisture in the soil surrounding the building may seep in anytime and cause huge damage to the building as explained earlier. Apart from damage to the building, the electrical structures which mainly take root from the basement will face a huge hit if not waterproofed properly resulting in damage to the precious lives receding over there.
Methods for Basement Waterproofing:
Positive Waterproofing: This is the most successful and recommended method by experts. This method involves digging the surrounding of the structure to a meter depth and applying a waterproofing solution there.
Negative Waterproofing: This method should be considered only when there is no other possibility to waterproof the construction from the outside. Beware of contractors who undertake this process for its instant and quick completion.
Injection Grouting: This is the method of tinkering with cracks in walls to avoid moisture entering in them. The grouting type varies based on the material on the wall on which waterproofing is to be performed and the walls surrounding it.
Types include
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- Sulfo aluminate
- Gas forming
- Cement sand
- Fiber reinforced
- Polymer
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Kitchen, Balcony, and Bathroom Waterproofing
These areas involve level two risk as water utility is high over here. Brilliant investment in waterproofing right during the stage of construction prevents us from coming across those ugly water-logging walls. Materials used to waterproof these areas are
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- Water seal tape
- Waterproof grout
- Waterproof coat
- Waterproof sealant
- Primer
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Mistakes to be avoided:
Below are two common mistakes we encounter, that building owners commit during the construction
Lack of proper layered coat Few contractors apply just a single layer of waterproof coat to save money and time which is absolutely wrong. At least 2 opposite layers of the proper waterproofing coat must have been applied.
Improper leveling of the floor should have an even leveling throughout its surface with a slight inclination towards the drain. This leads to self-drainage of the water.
Terrace garden and pool waterproofing:
Terrace is an area that is roughly exposed to raw atmospheric weather conditions. Increased fantasy on terrace gardens and swimming pools has again increased the necessity of them to be waterproofed to save the building. Both involve almost the same techniques
Terrace Garden:
To waterproof a terrace garden the following procedure must be followed carefully.
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- Layer 1 Foam shield (30 mm)
- Layer 2 Roof sealant
- Layer 3 Geotextile fabric
- Layer 4 Concrete Screed
- Layer 5 Pyro Torch Shield Primer
- Layer 6 Pyro Torch Shield Membrane
- Layer 7 Drain Boards
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All these layers are carefully laid, only to give a perfect terrace garden waterproofing
Terrace Swimming Pool:
Swimming Pool Contractors in UAE on terraces are a must-wanted structure to survive the hot climatic conditions of UAE. Waterproofing these structures are bit crucial. To be water resistant the primary roof construction must be built with concrete grout and flexible waterproofing polymers. Here the layers include
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- Layer 1 Epoxy Grouting
- Layer 2 Primer
- Layer 3 Fiber Mesh
- Layer 4 Roof sealant
- Layer 5 Plaster
- Layer 6 Tiles
- Layer 7 Epoxy tile grouting
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Above all the most important thing is to find the right contractors. We strongly recommend White Metal Contracting LLC as have a quite satisfying experience in this field. Make wise decisions before investing your valuable money.
