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Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by seanwilliam(m): 6:26am On Jun 19, 2020 |
obiekunie2:mehn, nigeria can be frustrating... u don study civil engineer for school but you no see work you kon dey jealous baba kasim ![]() 16 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by XXLMANDIGO: 6:26am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Or Arizona and Mali ![]() Wickedfact: |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by KingMicky3286: 6:27am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Oga Cement Enginner, I want to learn work ooo. This your method will cause more hard than good. CyberEBOLA: |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Samade7: 6:28am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: Don't mind him jare, try n check all the plumbing works in that building, there is error somewhere, which need to be corrected ASAP. 8 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Coldie(m): 6:28am On Jun 19, 2020 |
You didn't use much cement in the construction. It seems u used 80percent sand and 20% cement |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by chrisnando: 6:28am On Jun 19, 2020 |
It may be as a result of those water pipes from the tank. I experienced same in my former apartment, turned out there was a leaky pipe. 3 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by JAYUK(m): 6:28am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Please Oga,build a tank stand,remove the water tanks from the deck and have peace of mind 29 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by KingMicky3286: 6:29am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Innocent Contractor don enter express and motor don jam am ... hahahahaha CyberEBOLA: 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by EgunMogaji2: 6:29am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: I salute your maturity. Remove the tank from above. It's never a good idea. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by lagosrd: 6:29am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: So you built the house yourself without consulting any engineer or architect. Oh NO! The cement mixing ratio may be good but there are still some more other things you need to put in place. Some more other precautionary measures you need to put in place. The is why they are professionals. I keep wondering why people go to hospitals and consult doctors and still build houses for themselves. its dangerous .consult professionals and negotiate their fees. 3 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by familier(m): 6:30am On Jun 19, 2020 |
I think the problem is from the tank surface/Area get a tank holder n remove the tanks from the main structure, then re-plaster that surface and roof it also this plan B is gonn b effective 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by cnonyechi(f): 6:30am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Water is getting in from somewhere, maybe you should ré plaster the walls and ceiling. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Mayng01(m): 6:30am On Jun 19, 2020 |
What you people call decking is known as a slab in engineering term, during the casting of the concrete work of that slab, a vibrator that consists of a poker was not used on the slab work thereby creating honey comb in the slab; it means there are voids or spaces for air or water to flow through & concrete work are meant to be tightly and closely packed. So each time rain falls or your tank overflows during pumping, there is seepage ( water flowing through the concrete) thereby causing moisture through the walls and slabs internally. Concrete are meant to hold water not to absorb it. Therefore, that fault is referred to as poor workmanship during construction. 63 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by meezynetwork(m): 6:30am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Simple matter |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Macbarba: 6:31am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Remove the tanks and the tiles. Buy Dr FixIt and do the floor screeding again with dr fixit water proof cement . After that that put your tiles and tanks back then you are good to go 4 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by gender123: 6:31am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Do the top of the decking have a perfect slope that can let water flow out of the building when ever the tank is filled 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Onyi22(f): 6:32am On Jun 19, 2020 |
H |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by loadedvibes: 6:32am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Oga you don't have a problem.. what you need is to drain the decking . Floor the decking now and slant the flooring to enable the water drain out.. your problem would be solved. 4 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by akokaite(m): 6:33am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: Here is likely problem you re facing. "two brand new water tanks are sitting untop" Did you waterproof the floor with adequate waterproofing material? Is the floor well supervised during applications of waterproof material? If NO, your slab has failed! For more info email: forecastpartner@gmail.com Thnks 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by CyberEBOLA(m): 6:34am On Jun 19, 2020 |
KingMicky3286:Hhahahahaha 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by beelyjay45(m): 6:35am On Jun 19, 2020 |
YOU NEED TO CARRY OUT A TEST ON THE SLAB STRUCTURE TO KNOW THE REAL PROBLEM AND ALSO I HOPE YOU USED ENOUGH REINFORCEMENT FOR THE SLAB TO BE ABLE TO CARRY THE DEAD WEIGHT YOU PUT ON IT THE MOSIT COULD BE FROM THE EXCESS WATER WHICH POURS ON THE SLAB CONSISTENTLY DID YOU USE FELT ON YOUR SLAB TO PREVENT THE SLAB FROM SOAKING WATER THAT MIGHT BE THE CAUSE OF MOISTURE INSIDE FOR FURTHER CONSULTATION DM ME ![]() 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Perfecttouchade: 6:35am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Is the signs coming from the decking alone? If its the decking alone where u have your water tank placed, u need to check if it's properly tiled with no room for leakage..and if the walls below are also bringing signs like that, check the plumbing works properly... everyone can check out our Aluminium service. 1 Like
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Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by xreal: 6:36am On Jun 19, 2020 |
XXLMANDIGO: He doesn't even know the meaning of what he is typing. 2 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by captainjay(m): 6:36am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Op. I am not sure you engage an engineer.this is a building that will last for 40-50yrs. Is the slab designed by structural engineer to carry the weight of the water tank? I can't see any beam under the slab which is wrong. don't let a mason who picked his experience on the road dictate technical things to you, seek the advice of qualified engineer . The below list are What might have caused the dampness 1. The slope of the floor is not enough , this will cause water retention at the centre of the slab. Water will surely find it way through any concrete slab if the slope to the discharge pipe is not adequate. 2. The engineer should have advised you to lay polythene (water proof) which will cover the area of the slab before tiling the floor. 3. The engineer should have advised you to use water repellant chemical or cement mixed with ordinary Portland cement for wall plastering and floor tiles. 4. You can also cover the slab area with bituminous felt if you can bear the cost. 5. When you have done the 1-3 above ,pour enough water and put your discharge pipe to where the water gather at the wall. And for the remaining part you don't have water tank make sure you cover it with roof, water will still find it way in the future. Take care of what I listed above and thank me later. 7 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by innie77(m): 6:36am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: Good morning from the pictures am seeing it shows that there's a broken water pipw somewhere if not it either it is housing your water tank or something, cos there's seepage into the slab. Call your plumber to check the pipes and if its your water tank it should be relocated ie a scaffold should be erected for your water tank. Once these 2 steps are taken allow the DECK to dry naturally, it may take about 4weeks plus to have a properly dry deck and you're sorted. All the Best 2 Likes |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by jogsman01(m): 6:36am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Is the slab designed for the load it's carrying? I guess a bricklayer gave you the slab design and BOQ 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by XXLMANDIGO: 6:37am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by irumanle(m): 6:38am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy:Did you make provision for damp proof membrane before casting the oversight concrete in foundation? If you didn't, you will notice rising moisture from the bottom of the walls as a result of capillary action. 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by chrisxxx(m): 6:38am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Mayng01:You have spoken well I have same problem. What is the solution? |
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