[WARRIEWOOD, 13/11/2017] Australia is expected to follow Canada and New Zealand in facing the leaky building syndrome. ABC reported that in the Research Centre’s survey of strata owners, 85 percent of the respondents who were living in buildings built in 2000 stated that their buildings are defective. The report adds that it is estimated that 70 percent of the buildings leak. Waterproofing Direct knows this.

The Major Causes of Waterproofing Failure

The Australian Institute of Waterproofing (AIW) state that the top three major causes of failure in waterproofing are improper preparation and priming and the occurrence of substrate moisture. AIW President Paul Evans states problems stem from several areas including designers, architects and building surveyors’ poor understanding of waterproofing. He says that what Australia is witnessing is waterproofing failure due to the improper practices and use of materials.

Waterproofing Direct, a leading waterproofing product distributor, states that “Waterproofing products are not as simple as water resistant materials because their use and application require more method and skill.”

Improving Australia’s Waterproofing Practices

With the recognition of the national problem, more organisations are pushing for the improvement of Australia’s waterproofing standards. Industry experts are also giving technical assistance to builders and offering waterproofing education. Promisingly, more builders are seeking technical advice and are increasingly asking questions on waterproofing and the appropriate materials to use.

Waterproofing Direct understands the challenges in the industry and offers its technical knowledge on waterproofing methods. The supplier sees to it that they offer a selection of products from the industry’s most trusted brands and they work with industry leaders to provide their products at a competitive price.

Waterproofing Direct believes in the importance of waterproofing and of safety and protection in every establishment. For questions on their waterproofing products, they can be contacted on 1300 557 973.

About Waterproofing Direct

Waterproofing Direct is a trusted distributor of waterproofing products throughout Australia. The family-owned business is based in Sydney and has over twenty years of experience in the building industry.

For more information on their waterproofing solutions, visit their site at https://www.waterproofingdirect.com.au.