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Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by lighternote: 7:41am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Here's the problem, OP. Mayng01: |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by lighternote: 7:41am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Here is the solution. Matter settled. Good luck, man. Macbarba: 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Nobody: 7:41am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Everybody na Engr |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by adisabarber(m): 7:43am On Jun 19, 2020 |
JamesBond008: If he doesn't fix that, the problem will continue |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by explosiveskull(m): 7:43am On Jun 19, 2020 |
obiekunie2:Qualified engineer, while writing your harsh sounding, you were busy blundering everywhere with reckless abandon. Good morning sir. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by MARKone(m): 7:44am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Wickedfact: That boy irritates me with that his damn nigger thing, and he is always on front page. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by sim12: 7:45am On Jun 19, 2020 |
There is a leaking pipe from d water tank into the decking |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by explosiveskull(m): 7:46am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy:Oga you took a very big risk, so something this big is what you were copying specifications like common entrance exams. Nawa ooo, abeg no try am again. 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by radomi: 7:46am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: My advice is that you should remove those tanks from the roof. Normally it's not advisable to put tanks on top of buildings. If you do proper research you will see most houses where they put tank on top of there roof usually have this issue. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by FirefliesSun(f): 7:47am On Jun 19, 2020 |
That thing fit collapse o |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Nauttyprof(m): 7:48am On Jun 19, 2020 |
My area of specialty addresses problems like this in buildings. Whoever said you used the little amount of cement to construct as the reason for the leakage is wrong. I have seen several of these even with big construction companies. One thing to note from this is tiling an exposed deck is never the solution to this problem too. From your photos, two things are the possible cause of this: 1. Since the room is closed, condensation is a possible cause of this. Hot air within meets with cold air from external which then cause water droplet on the ceiling. 2. Another cause for this droplet is the concreting wasn't well vibrated hence it is porous. A porous concrete gives room for water penetration. SOLUTION 1. Open the room and allow air. Observe if the problem still persist. You can introduce fan into the room too while it is opened. 2. If the above did not work, install felt (a bituminous membrane) on the exposed deck. Ensure you install 2 layers there since you have a water tank. You should completely remove the tiles before you install felt. I would have recommended an alternative waterproofing material but don't know the quality of the concrete surface. The two solutions above are okay for now. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by ehardetola(m): 7:49am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Buhari is shock with this your socking decking. However, call your builder to demolish entire building and start at fresh. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by captainjay(m): 7:49am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Bayodiamond22:For your information I have 18yrs experience. I am a registered civil engineer. So I can't count. Do you have issues with your building? |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by ogechijohn(m): 7:53am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: Firstly it's possible there might be leakages This can be due to poor bonding between concrete and steel which results in crevices. Water sips through these spots. To solve it 1. Use a bituminous felt - Expensive because of the labour cost Moreover, it's hard to tile on a bituminous felt. 2. Wedi Subliner - Economical |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Babson19: 7:54am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Good morning, the challenge you are facing may be as a result of many factors including 1) bad drainage on the tank slab hence water retention which then seeps down through your porous slab. 2) Quality of workmanship,supervision during slab concrete work. 3) Rain water and water from your tank can also seep down through the tiling as the cement grouting in-between the tiles wear off after a while. Solution You have to felt the whole slab including some upstand areas. Contact me for more details |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by danchuzzy(m): 7:56am On Jun 19, 2020 |
GODPUNISHUNA: Godpunishdem |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by ogundeleai(m): 7:56am On Jun 19, 2020 |
You have not stated whether upper floor is completed with Roof.... If not number of cements does not determine if the room will leak or not.... Once the water is fall on the deckon it will continue to find its way and the end result is to feel the impact by people in the ground floor... God will provide for you to complete the upper floor with roof 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by danchuzzy(m): 7:57am On Jun 19, 2020 |
sirlop: How are you sure their concrete was made workable and the workmen didn't want to get as much as possible into a pan so they can make more money? 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Speedo17(m): 7:57am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Sir, you have a perfect building (Having gone through the pictures). I have a similar one and I am living in it. The only difference is my Tanks are standing separately from the building. As many have suggested to you. The problem is the overflowing water from the Tanks (and rain) seeping into the building. Just remove those Tanks and don't put it back even after roofing. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by NaijadrivaCars: 7:57am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: We are talking of the quality of the decking itself, not the plastering of the decking. Yo economised materials I guess. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by danchuzzy(m): 7:58am On Jun 19, 2020 |
GODPUNISHUNA: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by AfroKnight: 7:58am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Apparently, the OP was the builder on this project. Whatever money we think we can save by not hiring pros, we often end up spending to correct the mistakes. No project is too small to hire a professional. This is true in projects that touch on accounting, health, tech, law, any discipline. 1 Like |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by judeogbami: 8:00am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Your simply supported slab was not poked well enough (poor workmanship) and knowing fully well it is going to carry a water tank and open to air moisture, you were suppose to add an additive in the form of water-sealant sika-crete to the concrete to bond the concrete well while poking correctly. The solution to this problem now is to remove all the tiles and cover the top layer of the slab with two layers of bitumen (25mm) thick. this will prevent seepage of moisture to the slab. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Nobody: 8:00am On Jun 19, 2020 |
sim12:You may be right. But he should remove the tank first. I have had case of leaking pipe. So frustrating. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Nobody: 8:00am On Jun 19, 2020 |
KingMicky3286: Excuse me sir. I was just wondering. Can't a house be built with just cement and rod with gravel with NO SAND. I am not a civil engineer ooo I ask due to curiosity. |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by saydfact(m): 8:01am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: even the most quality decking wld experience same under same condition.. 1, get the tanks off it 2. get good water-proofing on 3. the decking wasn't designed (definitely) to carry such heavy dead load Goodluck |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by danchuzzy(m): 8:01am On Jun 19, 2020 |
jikins: Lol @ the bolded. Why shouldn't they be there and how did you come to this conclusion? |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by solochiben(m): 8:03am On Jun 19, 2020 |
tonididdy: Try roof this house na |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by Nobody: 8:08am On Jun 19, 2020 |
Slawormir:Lol.... bahd Guy. I am into building roofing. give your guy contract now |
Re: What Is Happening To My Decking? by oyeb15: 8:08am On Jun 19, 2020 |
The problem is the type of sand used. |
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