Waterproofing & Membrane Systems in Hornsby

Upper North Shore postcode with established 1990-2015 mid-rise strata and ageing 1970s walk-up stock.

Waterproofing & Membrane Systems across Hornsby buildings

Heavier representation of 1970s walk-ups means rising damp and facade work runs through most enquiries. The newer 2000s mid-rise stock is surfacing membrane failures on cue. Distance from the CBD means scheduling efficiency matters more, multi-week scopes preferred.

The Supcon approach is the same anywhere in Sydney metro: find the source, scope it properly, fix it once. The suburb’s build wave and exposure profile change the diagnosis, not the standard.

Understanding Waterproofing Failures

Waterproofing systems form part of a larger building envelope. When a membrane fails, water rarely appears where it enters.

Instead, moisture can travel through slabs, wall cavities, screeds and structural elements before surfacing elsewhere in the building.

How Supcon scopes it

01
Investigation
Assessment of moisture pathways, membrane condition and contributing defects.
02
Diagnosis
Identification of the source of failure.
03
Scope Development
Preparation of a detailed remediation strategy.
04
Membrane Replacement
Removal of failed systems and installation of compliant waterproofing solutions.
05
Protection
Long-term strategies designed to improve durability and building performance.

Typical Waterproofing Projects

Balconies
Planter Boxes
Podium Decks
Roof Areas
Wet Areas
Commercial Buildings
Residential Buildings