Common causes for leaks in walls and terrace

Flaking paint, fungal formation, damp and humid smell when you enter your room. Oh God! Not another leak!

The most common cause for leaks in walls or ceiling:

. aging cement plaster on walls,
. improper maintenance of paint on external walls,
. rusting of rods (volume of rod increases) causing cracks in concrete,
. movement in parapet wall joints and other construction joints causing cracks
. gaps between window/door frames and masonry
. de-bonding or cracking of screed on terrace
. rising dampness due to high-water table


This blog aims to explain and discuss the remedies available for the above problems.