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How can I repair/waterproof front steps to my property
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.40 PM
Hello, I have a typical London terraced house with seven steps running up to the front door. They are in very bad repair, the stone is v brittle in places and water is leaking into the storage area underneath. I see similar properties that have been repaired with a thick grey covering but have no idea what it is and whether it is the best solution ? Can somebody recommend a solution ? What type of tradesmen should I ask to so this work,I have had zero responses on my builder ? Thanks in advance,
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3 Answers
Anonymous user
It's a waterproof. Resin by the sounds of it which they paint on
Thank you
Mark
Answered18 April 2012
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Lester Woods general builders ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello the thick grey covering is probably a water proof paint used as a temporary solution. On the description you have given me, I would get a builder to take out all the damaged bricks/stone and replace with new. If ALL the steps are damaged I would replace all the steps with new. With water penetration it is best to take it right back and start again. I hope this is ok.
Answered18 April 2012
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Anonymous user
The thick grey covering you have seen is asphalt which is a commonly used and very effective sollution to the problems you describe.
Answered18 April 2012
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