Every building faces the dreaded issue of water leakage at some point or the other. This is one of the major causes of other common building defects so much so that if water leakage could be prevented, almost 80% of other building defects can be eliminated.

Cause: Leakage in the drainage pipes of the upper, adjacent water supply pipes, seepage of waste water or rain water through external walls.

Smart Solution: Hydrophobic Technology & Smart Breathing Paint.

Dampness is another issue that commonly ails buildings. Such structural dampness is caused by the presence of unwanted moisture in the structure of the building, either as a result of rain or condensation from within the structure itself.

Cause: Poor quality of construction material, bad design, faulty construction or bad workmanship and of course the weather can cause dampness.

Smart Solution: Hydrophobic Technology & Smart Breathing Paint.

Efflorescence happens when crystalline deposits of soluble salts, usually white in colour, start to appear on the surface of the wall. These usually comprise of Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, iron and so on.

Cause: It is caused by the migration of lime water molecules (CaOH)2) to the surface of the damp external render.

Smart Solution: Smart Quartz Shield & Hydrophobic Technology.

Honeycombs are hollow spaces and cavities left in the concrete mass on the surface or inside the concrete mass where concrete could not reach. These look like a honey bee nest.

Cause: Improper vibration during concreting, poor workmanship.

Smart Solution: Smart Breathing Paint.

When carbon dioxide in the air comes in contact with soluble salts and moisture in the wall, it forms carbon monoxide. This effects the integrity of steel and concrete in the structure.

Cause: Serious damage caused by corrosion to steel structure.

Smart Solution: Smart Breathing Paint.

Loss of adhesion of the paint film caused by high levels of moisture that penetrane the fim and eventually push the film away from the substrate. Flaking is an early stage of peeling.

Cause: Poor surface preparation and/or applying ton thin a coat of paint. Excessive moisture in a home due to a high levels of humidity is the basement or foundation.

Smart Solution: Hydrophobic Technology & Smart Breathing Paint.

Chalking is the formation of fine powder on the surface of the paint film due to weathering and excessive exposure to UV radiation.

Cause: UV radiation exposure leads to chalking which can cause colour fading.

Smart Solution: Smart Cool & Fade Proof Technology.

Mildew grows mainly in damp, humid, of moist areas of your home but the best form of prevention is using mildew-resistant paint.

Cause: Moisture penetration and presence in the wall as the key cause of mould growth.

Smart Solution: Smart Hydrophobic Technology & Anti-Mould Technology.

Concentration of water-soluble paint ingredients called “surfactants” on the surface of latex paint. May be evident as tan, brown or clear spots and can sometimes be glassy soapy, oily or sticky.

Cause: Cool temperatures will retard the paints curing process, which can allow surfactants to separate out and float to the top of the coating.

Smart Solution: Smart Quartz Shield.

Algae and fungus can grow when the surface is continually damp and dirty. Insufficient fungicide and algaecide in the plaint can also worsen the actuations.

Cause: Water penetration and dampness in the wall.

Smart Solution: Smart Hydrophobic Technology & Anti-Algae.