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Water was leaking into this property from an asbestos roof that had been fitted over its old, damaged roof
Leak Proof are Spain’s leading Waterproofing Company, specialising in flat roof problems. They have over 30 years’ experience in the industry, giving you a guaranteed leakproof surface on completion.
This asbestos-laden, industrial-style roof was added on to the top of this building when an extension was built on the back of the property. With time the asbestos had clearly worn and cracked in places due to age and movement. There were even holes in the roof that had been badly patched up, which was causing water to seep through.
The main problem was that the water was getting through the asbestos roof and then getting through the original flat roof beneath. It was clear that whoever did the
original re-roofing on the property had done a rushed, cowboy job because the flat roof underneath had clearly never been sealed correctly.
original re-roofing on the property had done a rushed, cowboy job because the flat roof underneath had clearly never been sealed correctly.To make matters worse, the lower area of the asbestos roof was being hit with huge amounts of water running off the sloping roof then sitting for long periods of time, allowing the water to soak further into all the damaged areas.
Leak Proof was able to mend all the areas using the proper sealants, and then used their specially designed two-part primer that works on asbestos. All the areas were then coated with polyurethane to help waterproof it entirely, including the area at the bottom of the sloping asbestos roof, which was completely tanked out in polyurethane to stop any future problems.
Any roofing problems can be fixed with the right tools, but it pays to do it right the first time, and Leak Proof encourages anyone who suspects they might have water leakage, seeping or roofing damage to seek help as soon as possible, before it gets any worse.
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Leak Proof, for all your roofing needs in the Costa Cálida and the Costa Blanca
Leak Proof is a British father and son business based in the southern Costa Blanca for over a decade which offers services for all roofing needs, not only in the province of Alicante but also throughout the Costa Cálida and the Region of Murcia.
All kinds of properties and roofs are catered for, whether they are old or new and whether the work required is on a complete roof or only on a specific area. Flat roofs are typical causes for concern regarding leaks, for example on extensions and garages, and the specialist knowledge and techniques used by Leak Proof are also applicable to fibreglass roofing, conservatories, covered passageways and even classic old “finca”-style properties with tiling issues.
30-year guarantees are supplied with fibreglass roofing (also known as GRP Roofing) and membrane roofing, a system for used for both buildings and tanks. The purpose of membrane roofing is to move water off the roof, and the membranes used are most commonly made of synthetic rubber, thermoplastic and modified bitumen.
Leak Proof guarantee that all of the membranes they employ are UV resistant and provide insulation against both hot and cold weather conditions, making them ideal for flat roofs and the floors of solariums, roof terraces and balconies.
In addition, they use a range of specialist waterproof paints for all interior and exterior work, and offer tiling and re-grouting services.
Insurance work and community projects on residential developments and urbanizations are undertaken, and full invoices are provided.
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