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How the Leak Proof experts fixed and waterproofed a solarium in Quesada
This rooftop terrace in Rojales was cracked and peeling and the house was in danger of flooding… here’s how they fixed it
Leak Proof are Spain’s leading Waterproofing Company, specialising in flat roof problems. They have over 30 years’ experience in the industry, giving you a guaranteed leakproof surface on completion.
Recently, the team at Leak Proof were called in to repair and Waterproof a rooftop terrace in Quesada, Alicante which required all their skills and experience to undo the shoddy work done by the previous workmen just a couple of years before.
This solarium in Quesada was covered in a blue paint which had obviously been used as some sort of temporary Waterproofing system in the past as it was cracked and peeling up in places, very similar to the red Goucho paint used on a lot of properties in Spain.From experience, Leak Proof knows that these cheap systems never last more than a couple of years and will end up costing you more in the long run, especially if they are not applied by professionals that work with Waterproofing products on a daily basis.
Leak Proof have been Waterproofing roofs in the Costa Blanca and the Costa Cálida area for more than ten years, and have three times as much experience overall. So they know what they’re talking about.
For the Quesada job, Leak Proof had to use their Husqvarna concrete grinder to remove all of the paint and then go over the surface again to rough up the tiles underneath, as this gives the product a better surface to bond to. It also helps to remove all the glaze off the tiles, ensuring the best possible finish.After that, they had to perform a thorough cleanup of the area, including hovering and mopping the whole solarium, before applying primer. After that came two coats of polyurethane, followed by a top coat protector to finish off, protecting the roof from fading and scratches.
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Leak Proof, for all your roofing needs in the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca
Leak Proof is a British father and son business based in the southern Costa Blanca for over a decade which offers services for all roofing needs, not only in the province of Alicante but also throughout the Costa Cálida and the Region of Murcia.
All kinds of properties and roofs are catered for, whether they are old or new and whether the work required is on a complete roof or only on a specific area. Flat roofs are typical causes for concern regarding leaks, for example on extensions and garages, and the specialist knowledge and techniques used by Leak Proof are also applicable to fibreglass roofing, conservatories, covered passageways and even classic old “finca”-style properties with tiling issues.
30-year guarantees are supplied with fibreglass roofing (also known as GRP Roofing) and membrane roofing, a system for used for both buildings and tanks. The purpose of membrane roofing is to move water off the roof, and the membranes used are most commonly made of synthetic rubber, thermoplastic and modified bitumen.
Leak Proof guarantee that all of the membranes they employ are UV resistant and provide insulation against both hot and cold weather conditions, making them ideal for flat roofs and the floors of solariums, roof terraces and balconies.
In addition, they use a range of specialist waterproof paints for all interior and exterior work, and offer tiling and re-grouting services.
Insurance work and community projects on residential developments and urbanizations are undertaken, and full invoices are provided.
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