According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, in mid-November, Thua Thien Hue recorded the highest rainfall in the past 10 years, up to 1,000mm. According to forecasts, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control of Thua Thien Hue province said that it has just issued an emergency dispatch requesting localities and units to proactively respond to rain, floods, landslides, cold air, and strong winds above. The sea occurred from November 24 to 27.

In fact, in recent years, unusually heavy rains causing widespread flooding have been recorded not only in Hue but also in many localities across the country. That shows that this is not a temporary phenomenon but a consequence of extreme weather.

Mưa cực đoan với mật độ lớn trong thời gian ngắn gây ngập trên diện rộng

Extreme rain with high density in a short period of time causes widespread flooding

Not only does it make people's daily lives difficult, rain and floods also cause trouble by bringing a lot of mud and waste into the house, causing damage to facilities and affecting quality. people's lives and health. In particular, flooding is also the leading cause of leaks and destruction of building structures from the inside.

Affected by leaks and flooding due to weather, urgently repairing and rebuilding houses to return to life is a top priority. However, in the medium and long term (3-6 months, 6-12 months), it is necessary to repair and renovate based on the principle of rebuilding better housing for affected people. That's why many homeowners are looking for solutions to renovate, strengthen the foundation and waterproof and protect structures after flooding.

According to construction experts, raising the house floor is a passive housing waterproofing method chosen by many people due to its cost savings and immediate effectiveness. However, with the current extreme weather conditions, the flood water level may increase further, reducing the effectiveness of this method.

Nâng nền nhà còn có thể làm thay đổi hay biến dạng công trình nhà ở, ảnh hưởng đến cấu trúc chịu lực của công trình, gây khó khăn cho công tác chống ngập.

Raising the house's foundation can also change or deform the housing structure, affecting the load-bearing structure of the building, making it difficult to prevent flooding.

Besides, nowadays many families still construct their walls in the old way, such as just plastering the outer wall with cement and then covering it with a layer of regular paint or using encaustic tiles as skirting boards, so water can still seep into the structure. submit. At this time, homeowners can overcome it with passive home improvement methods such as: For water-painted walls, you can use high-pressure lamps to shine on them to dry quickly. For wood-paneled walls, it is necessary to remove, clean the wall and wood and re-tile.

Not only stopping at waterproofing, Sika products also "exceed expectations" when it comes to being able to resist stains and limit moss.

In addition to the above methods, people can apply proactive home waterproofing solutions to effectively and sustainably renovate their homes. For example, for vertical or external wall areas, Sika RainTite waterproofing paint has good adhesion to many types of materials and UV protection, a product trusted by many experts. Using Sika waterproof paint will help limit leaks that can cause serious damage to the wall surface. For small cracks from 2-10mm, Sikaflex-134 Bond & Seal sealant with the ability to operate even in harsh environments will help fill gaps inside and outside the building to prevent water from flooding inside. in. For the problem of peeling and floor damage due to flooding, the duo of Sika Tile Grout grout and Sika TileBond GP tile adhesive help ensure aesthetics, limit tile peeling and contribute to increased durability for housing.

It is predicted that extreme weather will appear with increased frequency and severity across the country. Therefore, what people need to do now is to proactively find solutions to renovate their homes after flooding to protect their homes and limit the damage that floods can cause.

 

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