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Waterproofing an old villa in Aguilas: this is why it pays to make your property leakproof
The experience of this 50-year-old villa in Águilas shows the importance of regular roof maintenance
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.
This job in Águilas was a large and challenging one, not least of all because the old-style country villa was at least 50 years old and the number of patch-up jobs carried out on the property over the years were ‘through the roof’.
These botch jobs were immediately visible as soon as Leak Proof’s expert roofing team had removed the aluminum layer on top, which was extremely damaged by the sun and had been leaking water underneath. It was torn away with ease, and the felt layer beneath the aluminum was rotten, damp and had completely crumbled in places.This meant, the property had no protection whatsoever from water damage and water was just soaking through the old concrete base, which had cracks all over it due to age and leaking.
Once the area was prepared, Leak Proof applied a special two-coat primer on top of the original concrete base, followed by two layers of polyurethane to completely waterproof the area.
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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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