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Protect exterior, interior walls and ceilings during rainy season

August 16, 2012 5:23 PM |

New Delhi, Thursday, August 16, Some structural changes on the exterior walls during rainy season ensure protection. A few simple adjustments to interiors walls and ceilings increase comfort levels and brightens up the mood when the skies are overcast and gray. Here are a few tips to keep exterior, interior walls and ceilings of your house well protected from rainwater:

Exterior wall care

  • The exterior wall should be repainted with weather proof paint so that any damage to it could be avoided.

 

  • A water sealant, which is a special liquid, should be applied like paint on the exterior wall as it acts as a protective layer on concrete wall.

 

  • The walls should also be repainted after applying the sealant to get maximum protection.

 

Interior walls and ceiling care

 

  • Before the rainy season, the interior walls should also be repainted but before that a mason should be contacted to treat them with water-resistant products such as wall-care putty which fills up pores or small gaps in the walls to restrict water seepage.

 

  • This also prevents chipping or the paint even if the walls are damp to provide a smooth surface for the paint job. Cracks in the walls or ceiling should also be getting filled up with white cement or plaster of Paris immediately to avoid seepage.

 

A little care of your exterior, interior walls and ceilings could prevent you from being irritated with rainwater seepage so take care of them with these tips.






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