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Waterproofing Water Leaking Problem v2, Ask me Water leaking, Waterproofing
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2000_Ryan P
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 Aug 26 2021, 01:55 PM
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Hey Shifus,
Recently I've spent a huge sum of money to replace all the old cement roof tiles of mine to new Monier ones, to mitigate small leaks and to prepare for a planned new ceiling (17k MYR).
The contractor in charge did such a sh**ty job that now a few of my rooms are practically raining when heavy rain is in occurrence. My ceilings are all completely drenched. I have since ended my relationship with the prior contractor (Paid only 8k and ended contract) and are now consulting a new one which recommends either aluminium foil or zinc sheet to be installed under the current roof tiles.
Should I agree with this ? Please advice me as i want to prepare to redo my ceiling ASAP.
Home is 1.5k sqft.
Aluminium sheet installation quote = 1.7k
Zinc sheet installation quote = 2.5k
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2000_Ryan P
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Aug 26 2021, 07:40 PM
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QUOTE(mini orchard @ Aug 26 2021, 05:01 PM) During raining those two materials will produce pistol shooting like sound. Worst is during heavy thunderstorm .... machine gun shooting sound. During the day, the heat in the house is like inside a sauna room. I think your problem is not only due to poor workmanship but the low gradient of the roof to prevent a quick flow of rain water. Is it possible to take some photos of the complete roof and close shot (zoom) This situation is really stressing me out, if what options do I have other than the metal sheets? These are the pictures of the new roof:    |
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2000_Ryan P
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Aug 26 2021, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(mini orchard @ Aug 26 2021, 08:15 PM) From the photos, it looks ok except the cement to seal the gaps is not neat and smooth. Sometime during heavy rain and strong wind, the tiles will lift slightly and rain water will seep in and flow through the truss to differentt locations. The leak at one place doesnt mean the leak is from that part of the roof tile. I notice your unit is an endlot. Is the side of the tiles has any covering ? Rain water can also seap through the gaps. Checking a bad leak is only good during heavy rain and I will tell the contractor the possible areas. So far everything is good. What about your neighbour ? [attachmentid=10958691] Is there a gutter indicated red ? A blockage can cause overflow and water flowing inside. Neighbour has no leakage whatsover, the leak in my house is actually so bad this is my current ceiling condition:  Any advice on how to solve my issues? |
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