HIGH-QUALITY LAUNDRY WATERPROOFING IN QLD
The laundry room often takes a backseat during home renovations or new construction. Despite its frequent use as a hardworking space, it often doesn’t receive the attention and care it needs to fulfill its functional requirements. Waterproofing domestic wet areas like bathrooms and showers typically garner more consideration.
However, your primary focus and care should be directed toward ensuring quality waterproofing in your laundry. This is essential for the long-term durability of your laundry area and justifies investing a bit more in storage space or your favourite feature tiles.
While the risk of water damage in the laundry is lower compared to the floors and walls of a bathroom, it’s still crucial to professionally waterproof your laundry in alignment with the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.
The easy access to information on the internet has fuelled a DIY trend. While doing your own renovations can be rewarding, the consequences of not engaging a fully licensed and certified waterproofer are significant. So, leave the laundry waterproofing to the industry experts at Brisbane Bathroom Waterproofing and spend your time selecting the perfect splashback
Why Is Laundry Waterproofing Necessary?
You might wonder why waterproofing your laundry is necessary, given its lower risk. Isn’t it a bit excessive? We’re here to emphasize that it’s absolutely vital to ensure both the floors and walls are water-resistant. Here are a few reasons why:
1. Compliance with waterproofing requirements outlined in The Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards (AS 3740-1994).
These standards stipulate that laundry floors must be waterproofed, and walls must be waterproofed up to 150mm. Shower walls, in comparison, need to be waterproofed up to 1800mm. These standards were established to ensure uniformity and quality, as the consequences of not adhering to them with the right products and techniques can be costly.
2. Prevention of moisture build-up in the laundry, which is common due to the frequent use of washing machines and dryers.
Molds tend to thrive in such environments, posing health risks such as:
- Compromised immune system
- Obstruction to the lungs
- Acute Asthma
- Allergies
3. Protection against structural damage and termite infestations.
Water damage and persistent moisture can lead to the decay and rotting of foundational materials, attracting termites that can further compromise your home’s structural integrity.
Signs Your Laundry Hasn’t Been Waterproofed
When you engage a fully licensed and certified waterproofing contractor, you receive a compliance certificate, ensuring that your laundry is waterproofed. In its absence, it can be challenging to determine if your laundry is safeguarded against water damage.
Nevertheless, there are additional signs that can indicate a lack of proper waterproofing:
- Loose floor tiles when walked upon
- Cracks or movements in the walls, flooring, or ceiling
- Recurring small puddles of water on the floor
- Growth of mould and mildew in the laundry and adjoining areas
- The necessity of a building inspector to assess your timber beams for moisture-related decay.
Our Commitment To Our Customers
“Many thanks to Mitch for a great job. He is friendly, professional and helpful. He was always on time and worked brilliantly on a difficult project. Can’t thank you enough.”
– Ann Pizzato
“Awesome service from Mitch, very neat and tidy and at a great price, would recommend Mitch to anyone needing waterproofing done.”
– Gavin Adams
HIGH-QUALITY LAUNDRY WATERPROOFING IN QLD
A laundry room is usually an afterthought during home renovations or a new build. Despite the frequent use of this hardworking space, it’s not given the love and attention it requires to meet functional needs. The waterproofing of domestic wet areas, such as bathrooms and showers gain far more attention.
First and foremost, your love and attention need to be directed to quality waterproofing in your laundry. This is because it is vital for the longevity of your laundry and justifies spending a little extra on storage space or your favourite feature tile.
The laundry is a lower-risk area for water damage in comparison to a bathroom’s floors and walls. However, it’s still essential to professionally waterproof your laundry in alignment with the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.
Increased accessibility to information on the internet has kickstarted a DIY trend. While it can be rewarding to do your own renovations, the risks of not engaging a fully licensed and certified waterproofer are severe.
Spend your time choosing the perfect splashback and leave the laundry waterproofing to Brisbane Bathroom Waterproofing, the industry experts.
Why Do You Need To Waterproof Your Laundry?
Considering the laundry is a low-risk area, you might be thinking, why do I need to waterproof my laundry? Isn’t it a bit of overkill? We are here to tell you that it’s absolutely necessary to ensure both the floors and walls are water-resistant. We’ve outlined a few reasons why:
1. To ensure you are following the waterproofing requirements as outlined in The Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards (AS 3740-1994).
The standard states that laundry floors must be waterproofed and the walls must be waterproofed up to 150mm. Shower walls are required to be waterproofed up to 1800mm. This standard was created to guarantee consistency and quality as the risks of not completing this service with the right products and applications are costly.
2. Waterproofing prevents moisture in the room which is more common in the laundry due to frequent use of the washing machine and dryer.
Mould usually grows in these environments which can be detrimental to your health for the following reasons:
- Compromised immune system
- Obstruction to the lungs
- Acute Asthma
- Allergies
3. Protection from structural damage and termite infestations.
Water damage and a build-up of moisture causes rotting and decaying of foundational materials. Termites actively seek out this environment which will worsen the structural integrity of your home.
Signs Your Laundry Hasn’t Been Waterproofed
When you enlist a fully licensed and certified waterproofing contractor, you will receive a compliance certificate. This is a surefire way to tell if your laundry has been waterproofed. If you don’t have this certification, it’s difficult to determine whether the laundry is safe from water damage.
However, there are additional signs that indicate a lack of waterproofing:
- If the floor tiles feel loose when walked on
- Movement cracks in the walls, flooring or the ceiling
- Small puddles of water that keep appearing on the floor
- Mould and mildew growth in the laundry and adjoining rooms
- The need for a building inspector to test your timber beams for moisture rotting
Our Commitment To Our Customers
“Many thanks to Mitch for a great job. He is friendly, professional and helpful. He was always on time and worked brilliantly on a difficult project. Can’t thank you enough.”
– Ann Pizzato
“Awesome service from Mitch, very neat and tidy and at a great price, would recommend Mitch to anyone needing waterproofing done.”
– Gavin Adams
