Whether your home is brand new or has been around for generations, one of the most important things is that it is properly waterproofed.

Water damage not only causes untold problems to the structure of the house, greatly affecting its sell on value, but can also damage your own personal property and valuable possessions. It can also damage the paint work and finishing in your home.

Large waterproofing jobs, particularly on your roof, can be extremely expensive so it is advisable to perform regular checks on all areas of your home, where water may cause damage, and stop any potential problems before they escalate.


How can I waterproof my property?

There are many different areas of your home where it is vital that water is kept at bay, and in each of those areas there are various methods of waterproofing.

This guide will examine the most vital areas in the home, and we also have tons of easy and popular ways of dealing with potential water damage to these areas.


Tile and Waterproof

A common misconception about tile and grout is that they are waterproof. Once you install tile in your shower you have a big waterproof box that will last forever.
Tile and stone (as well as grout) will actually retain water.


Shower Wall Tile

Prepping for shower tile is different than the prepping for tile on drywall. A shower is considered a wet application, so you need to waterproof the foundation, which you’ll learn how to do in these instructions. After the waterproofing step, the instructions are the same as if you were installing tile on drywall.

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