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How to Stop Water Leakage From Wall

Zimiya May 02, 2020 Construction, Painting Leave a Comment
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Water infiltration into the walls is always a reason for the degradation of all building structures, and they almost always compromise living comfort both visually and in terms of health. Very often this problem depends on the foundations of the house, not properly waterproofed, by stagnant water or insufficient insulation of the walls. Water infiltrations are detectable before their complete visibility due to the strong smell of mold that develops in the environments affected by this problem. If you also need to prevent water infiltration into the walls, read this very useful guide where I explain in detail how to stop water leakage from the wall. Happy reading everyone!

Table of Contents

  • How to stop water leakage from wall?
  • Check the gutters
  • Prepare to flash
  • Use the thermal imager

How to stop water leakage from wall?

You will need:

  • Ladder
  • Infrared camera
  • Masonry tools
  • Insulating material

how to stop water leakage from wall

Check the gutters

If you want to prevent water infiltration into the walls, the first step you need to take is to carefully check the condition of the building’s gutters. Look carefully to understand if the gutters or downspouts are clogged with dead leaves, pine needles, dried flowers etc. This suggestion may seem trivial and yet I assure you that an inspection of the roofs can really help you prevent harmful water infiltrations that can ruin the apartment.

Any foreign body present in the gutters slows the melting of the snow, as well as torrential rain, especially if it lasts several days. There is no need to do a very regular inspection: one or two checks a year can be enough and make the difference between having a healthy or mold-affected house.

Prepare to flash

Another excellent system to prevent water infiltration into the walls, managing to avoid problems that are difficult to solve, is to protect the dormers, chimney pots and possibly also the parapets of the building with special metal sheet flashings.

For perfect prevention it is very important to turn the sheath vertically for at least ten centimeters, even if I advise you to get to twelve or thirteen, for greater safety. If this operation is not possible for any reason, the most suitable option is to choose stone or stoneware skirting boards, which work almost the same way preventing any infiltration.

Use the thermal imager

Detecting the temperature of the walls by using an infrared camera is always a winning choice. This very useful tool is able to quickly indicate which is the coldest wall of the house by means of a colored light, which turns blue in case of walls at risk of humidity. Once you have identified the area of ​​the house that needs greater insulation, you just have to provide direction on the nearest source of water, eradicating it at the origin.

If you want to do a thorough check of the walls, use a contact hygrometer. If, despite the checks, you still have doubts, ask a specialized technician to make an inspection to prevent future infiltrations. Always check that the joints of the gutters are well-sealed and fit together. The construction of screeds under the gravel facilitates the flow of water preventing infiltrations.

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