Waterproof Your Home Step By Step

The surface will be sealed by applying a uniform layer of undiluted acrylic sealant, left to dry for 2 to 4 hours depending on the ambient conditions.

The roof of your house could be damaged considerably during the rainy season if you do not have proper maintenance. Waterproof exposed to inclement weather surface may seem dispensable; however it is an investment staple in the quality of your home.

With the arrival of summer rains are soon to become apparent and you better find you ready. If you have more than four years since I’ve given waterproofing or maintenance to your roof, it is important to take into account the following recommendations that Home Depot experts shared with us:

Read: Living in a Big City on A Budget

1. Clean the area with a broom which will perform the waterproofing; recalls that should be free of dust, oil, grease, rust, moisture, mold and other contaminants affecting adherence.

2. Stir with a spatula any material that cannot be removed with the broom, and the new material will adhere properly.

3 If the above waterproofed presents false adhesions or extensive damage, the waterproofing must withdraw completely spoiled.

4. Seals cracks and fissures with plastic cement, paying particular attention to the critical points: chamfers, cracks, domes, freely water tanks, drains, telephone facilities or satellite dishes.

5. Verify that the surface has a minimum of two percent slope for drains and there are no stagnant zones.

6. Before applying the sealer check all wiring is above the surface.

7. The surface will be sealed by applying a uniform layer of acrylic undiluted sealant, left to dry for 2 to 4 hours depending on the ambient conditions.

8. When dry, place the reinforcement in the points critical generously applying a layer of waterproofing.

9. Standing reinforcing fabric and brush will apply a second coat to avoid bubbles or wrinkles.

10. already dried the critical points reinforcements, the first layer of waterproofing is applied with a brush ixtle without exerting too much pressure on the brush down, in order to spread the fibers evenly on the surface.

Waterproof Your Home Step By Step

Living in a Big City on A Budget

Living in a big city is a challenge for those just coming to it or do not have a budget that fits the standard of living of it.

Here are some tips from Apartment Therapy that may be useful to enhance your stay.

House in Mid-City New Orleans has been restored since the Hurricane Katrina levee failure flooding. The new doors don’t match the historic architecture. I am wondering if we can have a Class Action suit against Home Depot for ugly? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Add color with new paint and textiles using

Change paint the rooms, once a year, it can be an excellent choice. The important thing here is that you use the color contrast with the floor of the room (which is expensive to change) and employ new or renewed in the quarterfinals of the textiles department, add some cushions to match them with new colors or perhaps a change of blinds or curtains (you buy or you do it yourself).

Modernizing the old family furniture

If you cannot buy furniture, but your family gives you some, you can make some modifications to make them more modern or even leave your house with a minimalist style, decorate only with large cushions as your room or with some tables for use in the room that you yourself can make.

Purchase decor and furniture prices varied but tasteful

If you budget for buying furniture or household items, it is recommended that you seek affordable prices and if you find something you really like a high price, but you can absorb it, buy it.

Do It Yourself

Like I said, there are some things you can do yourself without spending much money, as some wood shelves that can paint according to the tone of the room where you are placing. You can also put shelves dining tubes Home Depot, pine planks (from a local sawmill), for example (idea Apartment Therapy).

Customize your home with artwork and accessories

You can become a great artist to put posters or make own paintings on the walls of the rooms of your apartment. Sounds crazy, but it could be a great idea, innovative and inexpensive.