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The rain is coming. Is your home watertight?
As spring rainstorms become more frequent after the extremely dry winter we’ve had, homeowners need to ensure they are ready
This January just gone was the seventh driest of the millennium so far for the Region of Murcia, according to the most recent meteorological data. It’s been lovely and warm – the kind of weather that makes many expats feel justified in their decision to live here year-round and which makes those who only spend half the year here want it to be the wintery half.
But even as a situation of ‘extraordinary drought’ looms for Murcia this summer, the truth is that it does still rain in this corner of Spain, sometimes in torrents that can cause flooding and damage to property.
The waterproofing experts at Leak Proof, an expat-owned company that operates on the Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca, point out the long-term damage rain can cause to the inside of properties when gaps are not plugged on the roof or leaks are left too long.
“It can be anything from plaster falling off the ceiling to the ceiling falling down over time or even rotting wooden wardrobes and door frames,” says Leak Proof owner Joe Clarke, who goes on to explain that not only can this damage the house itself and its contents, but may also be dangerous for your health.
“Leaks lead to damp, which is bad for your health,” he says. Damp and mould can cause respiratory problems and infections, exacerbate allergies and asthma, and affect the immune system.
“Then there’s the horrible smell of damp, as well,” says Joe, who has over 10 years’ experience dealing with leaky roofs every single day and has expertise in using specialist industry products to ensure long-lasting waterproofing solutions for flat roofs, terraces and all flat surfaces in Spain.
With the rain on its way, make sure to contact Leak Proof today so they can book you in and get your home watertight in time.
Here are a few before and after photos of jobs they’ve completed so far this year, so you can see the great results they’ve achieved for their happy customers:
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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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