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ROOF REPAIR AT

Victoria Country Club, KZN

hen it comes to home
improvement, nothing beats
Wthe satisfaction of a well-
waterproofed roof —especially when
that job involves a leak-free, shiny new
roof. That’s precisely what happened
at a home in the prestigious Victoria
Country Club in Pietermaritzburg, KZN,
where a failed torch-on membrane
threatened the structural integrity of
the building. But with the help of Sika’s
innovative products, the roof was
repaired and revitalised, setting a new
standard for durability and quality.

The Challenge: A Failing Torch- cementitious floor levelling compound. option. However, the premium elastic
On Membrane This product helps to build up the low- polyurethane waterproofing solution,
Roofs endure a lot—from relentless sun lying areas, providing a smooth finish Sikalastic®-560, provided the optimal
exposure to heavy rain—and even the with reduced shrinkage. The screed result in this complex case.
best materials can start to fail over was allowed to fully cure for three days
time. The Victoria Country Club faced a before the waterproofing system was The Result: A Roof Ready to
dilemma when its torch-on membrane applied. Weather Any Storm
began to show signs of wear and Covering an area of around 110 square
tear, leading to leaks and potential The waterproofing process began with meters, this project was completed
structural damage. The initial challenge a primer layer of Sikalastic®-560, diluted in just over a week—a testament to
was the membrane’s poor condition, with 10% water. Following this, a base the efficiency and reliability of Sika
necessitating its complete removal. The coat of the Sikalastic®-560 system was products. The roof at this Victoria
second issue was the incorrect roof applied, then reinforced with Sika® Country Club home is now more than
slope, which hindered proper water Reemat Premium and a saturant layer of just repaired; it’s fortified against future
drainage. Given the high stakes, finding Sikalastic®-560. After allowing this layer wear and tear, with a system designed
an effective solution was essential to to dry, the final coat of Sikalastic®-560 to last.
prevent further complications. was applied the next day. This liquid-
applied waterproofing membrane, SIKA CORPORATE PROFILE
The Solution: A Full Sika System combined with the Reemat reinforcement Sika is a speciality chemicals
Once the roof was stripped and mat, offers exceptional protection. It company with a globally leading
prepared, the first step was to build up is eco-friendly, polyurethane-based, position in developing and producing
all the low-lying areas to ensure the and features high elasticity and crack- systems and products for bonding,
flow and fall were in the right direction bridging properties. The product is ready sealing, damping, reinforcing, and
towards the water outlets. This was to use, cold-applied, and ensures a protection in the building sector
achieved using Sika’s Sikafloor®-200 seamless finish. and automotive industry. Sika
Level. First, Sikafloor®-01 Primer was has subsidiaries in 103 countries
applied to enhance the adhesion of the With over 110 years of experience in worldwide and, in over 400 factories,
self-levelling screed and address the waterproofing, Sika’s products have produces innovative technologies for
substrate’s absorbency. Sikafloor®-01 proven their reliability. Our RainTite® customers worldwide. In doing so, it
Primer is a 1-part, water-based synthetic Kit is an excellent choice for cost- plays a crucial role in transforming the
resin concentrate designed to improve effective, small-scale projects, as it is construction and vehicle industries
adhesion and reduce absorbency. an acrylic waterproofing system with a toward greater environmental
membrane. For DIY enthusiasts aiming compatibility. With more than 33,000
After the primer had dried, for a professional finish, Sealoflex® employees, the company generated
Sikafloor®-200 Level was applied Professional, an all-in-one acrylic sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.
as a high-build, polymer-modified fibre-reinforced waterproofer, is a great

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