Cracks and seepage in the ceiling? Here's what you should do

Here is a checklist to follow to stop the damage from cracks and seepage in the ceiling.

One thing worse than a mid-life crisis is water damage and seepage slowly destroy your beautiful house. 

As a homeowner who has lost sleep overbuilding their dream home and the best ways to keep the house beautiful, strong, and healthy from both inside and outside, let us assure you that there is no cause to panic. 

While the seepage and water stains indicate that there is damage, the good news is that it can be repaired easily. However, here is a checklist to follow to stop the damage from cracks and seepage in the ceiling.

1. Assess the damage and the cause: Evaluate the extent of the damage and the root cause behind it. In most cases, the cause behind the seepage is cracked on the roof. Since the roof is the part of the house that gets maximum exposure to extreme weather conditions, climate, and even stagnant water, in most cases that is where the water damage starts from. 

You may need to call in experts to assess the extent of the damage. The assessment will reveal if the damage is only till the paint level or if the walls have developed cracks for which you will need to go in for professional waterproofing treatment.

2. Identify the sources of water leaks on the roof: Once the damage has been assessed you need to get into repair mode. The first step in that direction would be identifying the cause of the leaks. Water could be leaking into the walls and roof from an active source such as blocked pipes, depressions on the roof, excessive moisture from rainwater, or it could be due to an inactive source such as cracks and gaps that appear due to thermal expansion and contraction. 

3. Professional waterproofing solution for the ceiling: Once you have found the source of the leaks it is time to get your roof back into a healthy state. The best way to repair the ceiling is with a professional waterproofing treatment using reliable products such as Dr Fixit Roofseal. 

This product has a PU hybrid coating that makes use of nano-fibre technology to cover up the cracks in the ceiling. This puts a stop to water seeping in from the cracks and damaging the walls and ceilings. An added advantage of a professional waterproofing treatment is that it keeps the heat out during summers, thus reducing the temperature inside the house and keeping it cooler.