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water leakage in buildings?

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Kassem Ghatrif

What are the most common causes of water leakage in buildings?

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The most common causes of water leakage in buildings are:

  • Failed or ageing roof waterproofing: membranes crack, lose adhesion or are damaged by UV and heat over time.
  • Weak details: most roof leaks start where the roof meets parapets and walls, at corners, and around pipes, drains and AC bases that pass through the waterproofing.
  • Ponding water: insufficient slope or blocked drains leave water standing on the roof.
  • Wet areas without proper waterproofing: bathrooms, kitchens and balconies, especially around floor drains and shower areas.
  • Plumbing leaks: hidden leaks in supply and drainage pipes inside walls and floors.
  • Cracks and expansion joints: unsealed or failed joints let water in as the structure moves.
  • Groundwater and rising damp: water entering foundations and basement walls that were not waterproofed from the outside.
  • Leaking water tanks: cracks or failed lining in concrete tanks.

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