Water leak
The problem of water leakage is one of the problems that greatly affect individuals. This is due to the damage it causes to buildings and homes, so it is necessary to strive diligently to detect whether there is a water leak or not. Water leakage is defined as a defect that occurs in the water connections in various forms, whether it is in the drainage pipes or their elbows or the various parts of the water pipes, including: faucets, tanks, and heaters, and this defect causes the water to exit from the path specified for it to the vicinity of the pipes, so the water collects near Places surrounding the leak, such as floors and walls, will be damaged as a result of their interaction with building materials, corrosion of iron and erosion of concrete, thus exacerbating problems if neglected.
Types of waterproofing
Apparent leaks: This is a defect that affects the protruding or existing connections in the outer part of the walls and floors and can be seen with the naked such as faucets, external connections, heaters, or upper tanks. This type is characterized by ease of repair and discovery.
Hidden leaks: This type of leakage affects the internal connections of water, which are often inside the walls and floors, and notices the great difference between them and the apparent leaks due to the difficulty of detecting them, as this can only be done by relying on the results that can be observed in the place surrounding the leak in the form of distortions and cracks. Spots of discolored colour.
Methods for detecting water leaks
There are many ways to detect water leaks, what is manual, and in order to be sure of that, we close all sources that supply the house with water from valves and faucets, while giving all members of the building not to use water completely during the period of time in which the sources are closed in a step to determine and monitor the meter reading, and it is preferable that it continue The situation is like this for a period of up to five hours, and after the period has passed, the meter is read again. If the first and second readings match, the house is of leaks. Quickly so as not to exacerbate the problem.
Ways to prevent water leaks
It is usually recommended to obtain home insulation services, and this step is considered a method of protection for the home from all damages that may be caused to it by water and heat, so it is necessary to isolate the roofs with water and thermal insulation against moisture, in addition to isolating bathrooms and walls, in addition to swimming pools to reduce leaks.
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