By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh
28th March:- There are more than 50,000
cooperative societies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The alarming issue is
that currently out of these old buildings, not even 10 per cent structures
undergo structural audit although strict municipal regulations exists in this
regard. Out of these Co-operative Housing Society (CHS) in Mumbai, around
15,000-16,000 urgently need repairs according to CA Ramesh S. Prabhu–Chairman MSWA.
In spite of the strict municipal regulations pertaining to structural audits
and repairs, the primary challenge remains making citizens aware about the
importance of buildings being kept healthy.
With an endeavor to encourage CHS
members into initiating timely structural audits and repairs, Dr. Fixit from
the House of Pidilite the Waterproofing Expert has launched an initiative which
focuses on “Building a Healthy Society” by raising awareness about the need of
timely planning of repairs along with right diagnosis and expert solutions for
the surface area. Dr. Fixit helps to conduct the right diagnosis which
helps in building healthy societies and thus solve problems faced by homeowner
such as dampness and leakages.
Dr. Fixit uses various
State-of-the-Art techniques such as Non-Destructive tests and Concrete
Petrography for evaluating existing concrete structures to measure the strength
of concrete and if they need be replaced or rehabilitated. The technologies
that are used not only detect water leakages in buildings but also provide
analysis and interpretation of test results along with recommendations for
remedial waterproofing.
Ashish Prasad, Chief Operating
Officer -Construction Chemicals, Pidilite Industries Limited, Dr. Fixit, said
that sub-standard construction practices, water leakage in homes and
over-enthusiastic renovations by society members often lead to structural
damages in a building. Our society needs to be aware that our buildings
need maintenance and it is necessary to address the early signs of
deterioration to the structures. Water seepage causes corrosion, distress,
breaks the marriage of the concrete to the steel and that weakens the
structure.
He added that Dr. Fixit, being a
waterproofing expert provides end to end repairs and waterproofing solutions
along with the right diagnosis of the problem. Building maintenance requires
the right diagnostic tools and the right technical knowhow. We provide unique
specialized solutions for each surface area as one solution cannot fit all of
them.
With technology driving innovation,
each day brings new products and systems which can alter the conventional
systems completely and bring about a revolutionary change in current practices.
Through creating awareness about the importance of modern construction
techniques and materials and using expert remedial measures, mental agony
and financial loss can be avoided in the long term. It could be one of the
effective pathways to alleviate India of building collapses – a problem that
has plagued the nation since quite a few years.
Dr. Fixit provides innovative surface
wise waterproofing solutions that not only offer the benefits of good
aesthetics but also keep the building safe from any possible leakage and
offer a respite from the heat in summers as well. The innovative products that
assist in perfect waterproofing for a long lasting structure includes Dr. Fixit
Newcoat, Dampguard, Raincoat & its specialist range of Structural Repair
products.
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