Poor quality render and plaster or inappropriately applied plaster on the outer walls also lay the groundwork for seepage. Use ASTEC Paints render to protect your outer and inner walls from every atmospheric changes.

1. Home Improvement Tips: Don’t Let
Seepage Destroy Your Walls

2. Given that the exterior walls
are always exposed to rainwater
and harsh weather conditions, it
is common to spot damp patches
on exterior walls.
While you can’t prevent water
leaks that are the most common
reason of seepage, you can sure
care for your walls and take
preventive measures to avoid
high repair costs and property
damage.

3. Let’s First
Determine The
Root Cause of
Seepage
The first thing you want to do is
to examine the interior walls
for the areas with water spots.
Now that you have found the
areas affected by seepage, the
next step is to identify the
cause of the seepage. Is it a
leaking water tank or a burst
plumbing line? Outflow in the
water supply pipes or poor
waterproofing of the floor
slabs?

4. Besides faulty internal
plumbing and water tank
leakage, accumulation of rain
water and underground water
(after heavy rainfall) can also
cause water to seep through
the walls and ceilings.
Poor quality render and
plaster or inappropriately
applied plaster on the outer
walls also lay the groundwork
for seepage.

5. Furthermore, if you find it
difficult to determine the
possible reason behind those
seeping walls, seek
professional assistance.

6. There are many leakage
detection companies and service
providers out there that
specialize in water leak
detection in and serve both
residential and commercial
properties.
Hiring a reliable professional
will save your time and prevent
potential damage that could
incur due to untreated leaks and
seepage.

7. Tips To Steer
Clear of Seepage
Now that you have familiarised with
common problems that create a
breeding ground for seepage, it’s time
to heed effective ways to prevent
seepage in the first place.

8. Waterproof The
Roof and External
Walls
If your walls use water permeable
paints, apply exterior waterproofing
coats on the exterior walls as well as
the roof to block rain water and
moisture from seeping through.

9. Seal The Cracks
Walls of your home can develop
cracks over time which initially
appear around windows frames
and doors, allowing moisture ad
water to penetrate through and
create dam patches.
Check for gaps and cracks around
the walls and seal them with
putty or waterproof materials
like mortar.

10. Use Quality Paints
Make sure to choose only high-quality
water-resistant paints and render
coatings for your walls.
Paints containing silicon are
impermeable and offer extra strength
to walls.

11. Ensure Proper
Drainage
Inspect your house drainage
system, gutters and pipe lines once
in a while for leaks and wear and
tear.
Undetected leaky tanks and seeping
lines can cause internal wall
dampness and cause significant
damage and loss over time without
you knowing about it.

12. Get in Touch
Astec Paints Australasia Pty Ltd
Address: Head Office - 22 - 24 Pinn Street, St. Marys, S.A. 5042
Post Office Box 321, Melrose Park, S.A. 5039
Contact No.: (08) 8297 2000
Email Id: enquiries@astecpaints.com.au