Those who live in areas that receive lot of rain should opt for houses with slanting roofs so that the water can flow down to the surface.
However, in today's fast life, we cannot afford to be so choosy about where we live.
Building an apartment with a flat roof may be cheaper and safer and this often leads to water logging on the roof.
This is the reason why waterproofing of the roof is a very big thing.
If this task is not done properly, then water shall seep through the roof into the walls and may even flow down to the next level.
The water can be disastrous for the strength of the structure.
This is because water enters the cracks in the concrete columns and beams and causes the iron to rust.
Rusted iron expands and this causes the column to crack even further.
Soon, the iron becomes powder and the structure loses its strength.
All this can happen just because water was allowed to seep into the structure through the roof.
If you are facing the problem of water leakage through the roof, you should contact the professionals and seek waterproofing advice immediately.
There are many options available in the market today.
Some involve painting waterproof material on the surface of the roof and at the side of the structure where the beams join.
Another more expensive option is removal of the tiling of the roof and redoing it after performing special waterproofing treatment.
The expenses involve will depend on the complexity of the task and the area of the roof.