Introduction
Waterproofing is the protective treatment of surfaces in a building to prevent the penetration of water or moisture. It involves installing solid membranes to the relevant surfaces of the building.
In construction, waterproofing is the fundamental part of creating a building envelope and making it a controlled environment. The materials, foundations and siding used in the construction of the building envelope must be all water-resistant or waterproof.
Absent or poorly applied waterproofing membranes can lead to water intrusion which may damage the structural material and cause mould.
At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.
Expertise in Action
Waterproofing experts are essential in cases where the damage in a waterproofing failure needs to be assessed and to determine the party at fault. The party at fault could be the building owner, resident, building contractor or a construction company.
These experts may be required to undertake inspections to reveal the cause of the damage and perform material failure analysis as part of their assessment.
Sample Reports
For some fields of expertise we have some sample sections of de-identified reports. Please contact our office if you are interested in a sample.
Cost
The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:
- The need for a view or inspection of a location
- The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
- Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
- Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype
