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Perimeter drainage explained: what the system is, where it sits, how it is installed, how to spot a failing drain and when to call a ...

Efflorescence is the white, powdery salt deposit on brick and concrete walls. Learn what causes it, whether it is harmful, how to remove it and ...

Slope decides how fast water leaves a roof. See how to measure it, the minimum falls for flat and pitched roofs, and how to spot ...

Salt air, south-easterly winds and winter rain wear down Western Cape roofs. Here is what an annual roof check covers, when to book it and ...

Damp cuts rental yield through repair bills, void weeks, lower rent and legal risk. See the numbers, a worked example and how to protect your ...

How roof coatings protect Cape industrial buildings: what they do, which type suits which roof, and where they fit in a planned maintenance programme.

Water ingress is rain or ground water getting into a building. Learn how to spot it, what causes it in South Africa, and how to ...

External walls soak up water through porous brick, capillary rise, failed damp-proof courses and cracks. Learn how to find the cause and fix it for ...

Substrate moisture content testing shows how wet concrete or screed is before waterproofing. Learn the methods, limits and South African site pitfalls.