Unit 3/1-3 Whyalla Place Prestons NSW 2170
Level 1, 1 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Level 4 & 5, 15 Moore Street, Canberra ACT 2601
180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Apartment blocks have been in the news over the last couple of years – and not in a good way. Major faults have led to major fails. Issues have included flammable cladding, concrete cancer, faulty fire protection and water damage leading to concrete spalling. But strata owners and managers can expect exceptional and long-lasting waterproofing solutions and remediation
With decades of experience, we understand the specifics of waterproofing faults – why they occur, what to look out for, how to rectify… and how to prevent them from reoccurring.
Generally, there will be two types of faults in apartment buildings. On the one hand, waterproofing membranes naturally age so at some point they will reach their use-by date. The other faults are the result of human error, and this might be from poor material choice or if builders or tradesmen have rushed trying to meet strict deadlines during construction.
Stata managers can expect improved membrane lifespan with the right product selection, expert installation, and regular preventative maintenance … which has other benefits in terms of cost-effectiveness and sometimes extended warranties. A premature fault due to error on the other hand may void a warranty, and it can be costly to rectify.
Human error is most likely to happen when apartment buildings are put up very quickly.
When builders and tradesmen are given tight deadlines, there will be multiple material processes happening at once
Different products like concrete, brick, mortar, all have different curing times, When products are laid down on top of each other too quickly, there’s a clash with the curing times which can lead to movement… and product failure.
Where possible, customers should select premium products, which last longer and are substantially more cost-effective. To do a repair you need to remove the existing membrane, lay down a new one and complete any remedial building such as carpentry or tiling. It can be very expensive. And if you don’t have the right product, you may need to do it all again in 10 years.
A cheap product might last 10 to 15 years. A quality PVC membrane might be a third more expensive but last up to 60 years, so there are incredible benefits long-term.
One strand of Danrae’s expertise involves education. Strata managers aren’t waterproofers so of course won’t have the industry knowledge on product and process selection.
We conduct workshops for strata managers, body corporates and consultants who aren’t fluent in what’s available. We can explain the benefits and pitfalls of the right – and wrong – choices.
It’s important to remember too that one small problem, if left untreated, can lead to major issues, stay with strata history and directly impact building value down the track. And that’s why Danrae also provides speedy and efficient strata waterproofing and remediation solutions… and guarantees quality so every solution is permanent.
We also focus on end to end solutions that include comprehensive project management. With extensive experience in strata, we know that one problem can affect multiple tenants so it needs fast response and minimal disruption.
We liaise with all affected tenants, issue building notices – and work fast and carefully to ensure completion of the project without hassle. Once we’re done, we provide ongoing maintenance plans for every project.
Danrae is fully accredited and compliant with all industry standards, and we provide a warranty on completion of every project. Contact us for premium waterproofing solutions for your strata property..
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