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Waterproofing checks to do before the rainy season

4 April 2025 . Maintenance

Waterproofing checks to do before the rainy season

A practical walk around for parapets, flashing, joints and hairline cracks.

Walk the parapets first

Parapet walls and copings take water from two sides. Look for open joints, lifted membrane and cracks that run with the mortar line. Fibre-Seal handles these gaps well because it stays flexible.

Check every penetration

Vent pipes, aerials, solar mounts and geyser overflows are the usual leak points. Anything that goes through the roof needs a sealed collar and a clean fillet.

Hairline cracks are a warning, not a defect

Cracks under 5mm can be sealed directly. Wider movement cracks need investigation first. Sealing over a structural problem hides it for one season and doubles the repair cost later.

Clear the water path

Gutters, downpipes and box gutters must move water off the building quickly. Standing water finds every weakness in a system.

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