Repair of foundation water ingress due to the capillary action (dampness)

Client name: Reverend Father Chris Amadi for… St Martin de porres house. Akobo, ibadan Oyo state

Corrective Measures

a) Break and open up sections of the sub structure to expose the damage, remove the existing weak materials

b) Blinding of the wall with damp proof chemical mixed with concrete.

C) D p m

d) Patch up and render with damp proof chemical to avoid crack from the differential settlement

Project duration = 6 weeks

With this method, water remains in the sub structure and never rise to the dpc level again.