Did you know dampness or seepage is not just bad for the health of the building but also for the people living in it??
Vishal Kumar Rustagi is a Waterproofing Consultant | Author | Trainer | Waterproofing & Insulation Service Provider
He introduces himself as "Not an expert" but as a learner who has attended more than 100 trainings. He loves to help build sustainable buildings. Some of the prestigious works he has executed are IIT Delhi, IIT Bhubhaneshwar, Delhi Metro, Mumbai Metro, AIIMS. AIIMS Trauma Centre and many more.
In this second part he Talks about #waterproofing in buildings while constructing new buildings and in those while renovating. We discussed various methods, materials and old and new tech in waterproofing in homes.
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00:00 Beginning statements
00:50 Need of waterproofing in a building and how seepage is a health hazard
02:17 What is the effect of having no waterproofing in a building?
03:57 Which stage of building is waterproofing done in New built?
05:00 Geographical factors decide the material and type of waterproofing solution for that building
05:56 Concrete is porous
07:25 What will you advice to people who are building their basements or foundation levels?
09:18 Should integral waterproofing be done for all slabs?
10:36 Waterproofing is very expensive. Myth or Fact? Explained by an actual incident as an example.
14:18 How different are the materials used for waterproofing terrace, swimming pool or water tanks?
16:00 Aim for 20-25 years of safety from seepage, choose an expert like that.
17:10 S.S.T (Sasta Sundar Tikau) Solution for a budget home?
19:16 Turkey and materials used in Turkey. US embassy being built is buying steel from?
20:02 IS Code for waterproofing?
21:28 Worst cases in existing construction and impact on structures and things to look for for while buying a pre-built home.
24:23 Is there a solution to beautify the coatings done on surface and how to avoid erosion of such coatings with time?
26:00 Are coatings flammable?
26:20 Cost of waterproofing as a rough estimated price?
28:09 Remedial cost is very very high
29:51 Use of Tarcoal or Bitumen for waterproofing
31:24 Myths or facts uncovered about Water repellant cement, a new fad in cement industry
If you wish to contact Vishal Rustagi, following are his details:
Mobile: +91-9873199899
Email: vishal@ptsplgroup.com
Website: www.ptsplgroup.com
LinkedIn: / rustagivishal
Instagram: @ptsplgr