Terrace leaks that ruin ceilings below

Flat terrace roofs in Guwahati take brutal monsoon punishment. Standing water, failed waterproofing layers, and open expansion joints let water travel horizontally before dripping two floors below.

Symptoms

• Ceiling stains directly under terrace
• Peeling paint and bubbling plaster on top floor
• Water dripping during heavy rain
• Cracks at parapet wall junction

Diagnosis

Flood test, infrared moisture scan, and visual inspection of parapet, drains, and penetrations. We trace water path before recommending terrace waterproofing system.

Should I retile or re-waterproof first?

Always waterproof first. New tiles over a failed membrane waste money — leak returns next monsoon.