Household Leaks: How Clear Waterproofing Membrane Helps Repair Leaky Balcony

Water leaks are dangerous to our homes, especially when existing wet areas are the cause of the damage. Decks and balconies are some common areas of a home that leak. From structural movement to poor waterproofing and exposure to outside elements, there could be multiple reasons behind a leaky balcony. 

When it comes to repairing these areas, a home-owner has two options: 

1) Rip off the affected area and replace it.

2) Repair the leaky balcony with an over tile Clear Waterproofing Membrane.

Replacing the affected portion is a costly and time-consuming process. In addition, there are bleak chances that new tiles will match the existing ones. Due to the way water travels and with the membrane being under the substraight, you are not able to simply patch repair a balcony. The whole surface must be treated so that means either ripping up all the tiles or apply the Clear Waterproofing Membrane over the entire surface. Clear Waterproofing Membrane is the only remedial repair option that includes movement in its warranty, and with movement being the standout cause of leaks ensuring your option includes future movement is necessity. 

What is a Clear Waterproofing Membrane?

An affordable and effective leakage repair solution, it's an over tile application that stops water from penetrating a surface. Called Clear Waterproofing Membrane, it is a flexible waterproofing membrane that is applied on the top of a surface and doesn't require a home-owner to remove the entire affected area to get access to the failed membrane below. For example- If you have a leaky balcony, then you can repair the leak without removing the tiles. As it's a flexible membrane, movement on the surface doesn't affect its effectiveness.

Remedial Membranes' Clear Waterproofing Membrane is an internal and external Clear Waterproofing Membrane that provides your leaky surface with a flexible solution. It ensures that you get a long-term solution to your household leakage issue associated with your balcony. As a topical membrane, any issues in the future can simply be patch repaired without removing tiles again.

DIY Leaky Balcony Repair

Ripping out and replacing a leaking balcony can cost you well over $10,000. If you do not want to spend your hard earned money on replacing your balcony, then use inexpensive and efficient Clear Waterproofing Membrane solution by Remedial Membranes. Designed by experts, these DIY solutions can protect your balcony for many years, and you don't need to remove your balcony's tiles. 

• Get Clear Waterproofing Kit

Usually, decks and balconies leak due to movement. In order to eliminate the issue, you require a  flexible waterproofing membrane as a long-term solution. Epoxy grout or sealant is not a wise option to choose as they don't allow movement. Remedial Membranes' Clear Waterproofing Membrane provides your surface with a flexible membrane, which means your balcony is not going to leak again due to movement. You can easily get your Clear Waterproofing Membrane kit from Remedial Membranes online store.

• Clean Your Balcony

It is essential to properly clean the balcony before the membrane goes on the top. The membrane is a permanent solution and being clear whatever your balcony look like before its installed will look like after. To clean the balcony, we recommend the use of either diluter chlorine or hydrochloric acid with water and a high-pressure water cleaner.

• Replace Loose Grout Or Cracked Tiles

During the cleaning process, inspect the balcony for loose grouts and damaged tiles. If you find areas of missing grout, then replace it with a matching colour in order to make sure that your balcony doesn't appear patchy. Crack tiles look less obvious then tiles that don’t match so using the Joint Adhesive seal over the crack scraping the profile flat so that the seal is not obvious after the membrane has been installed. Apart from that, ensure that your balcony's expansion or control joints are installed to help with the contraction and expansion of tiles exposed to the weather.

• Use Joint Adhesive On Expansion Joints

Before using the flexible Clear Waterproofing Membrane on the surface, apply joint adhesive on all the expansion joints and junctions where the floor meets the wall and on top of skirting. If you have a timber framed balcony, you will take the time to install the Joint Adhesive over all the grout joints.

• Prepare A Mix Of Clear Waterproofing Membrane Part 1 & Part 2

Before moving to this step, make sure that your balcony is clean and dry. Now, it is time to prepare a mix of Remedial Membranes Clear Waterproofing Membrane Part 1 and Clear Waterproofing Membrane Part 2. We recommend mechanically mixing with a paint paddle to ensure you get a good blend of part 1 and 2 resulting in a thickened consistency. 

• Apply CWM Mix On The Surface

Get a paint brush and start applying the Clear Waterproofing Membrane, apply the two perimeter coats allowing each coat to dry and go clear before applying the second coat the apply your infill coats using a roller. The membrane will go on milky and dry clear. Once the first infill coat is dry and clear, you need to apply another coat of the Clear Waterproofing Membrane only 2 coats are required but make sure that the second coat has the anti-slip additive mix in. 

Your leaky balcony will be fully cured in 7 days but is trafficable after 24 hours. 

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Terracotta Balcony Before and After:

When your balcony is leaking your options are to either rip out and replace your leaky balcony or repair it with the Clear Waterproofing Membrane. Most balconies leak due to movement from the sub straight, reinstalling a membrane under tiles guarantees that your membrane will fail again in the future and you will be back at square one. Clear Waterproofing Membrane is applied on top of the tiles and can easily be repaired in the event of any issues. Waterproofing kits are available in different sizes and we offer full DIY support and also have a list of Accredited Installers available if you choose to get someone to install the membrane for you and their installation comes with the longest warranty in the industry that includes movement. Contact us today 1300 0 Clear 1300 025 327 or on info@remedialmembranes.com.au 001161405930059 for our international customers .