Diagram of toilet leakage analysis
Toilets are prone to leaks. Over time, due to the constant use of the toilet, water can seep through the floor and internal pipes, accumulating in the toilet's sedimentation pit. If not drained promptly, it can pool up, and once full, water may leak through cracks and pipe walls to the lower floor and under the threshold stone, seeping into the living room through the tiles. Water will then overflow beneath the tiles, spreading everywhere. Relying solely on the drain in the toilet's tiled area does not solve the internal leakage issue. If waterproofing is not properly done in the bathroom and leaks occur, it not only wastes time but also money.
Bathroom Waterproofing Structure Diagram
The bathroom features a waterproofing method that combines prevention and drainage.
The toilet sump can be understood as a storage space for water inside the toilet. The waterproofing and drainage layers are combined in the toilet, allowing domestic water to seep through the toilet's decorative layer and into the sump. It then directly drains through the waterproofing and drainage layer and the drain outlet, combining prevention and drainage to prevent waterlogging and eliminating the risk of leakage.
Waterproofing Features of Kitchen, Bathroom, and Balcony
1. Moisture and humidity; water tends to accumulate at the bottom of the sedimentation pond.
2. Many pipe root nodes with diverse interfaces.
3. Waterproofing treatment for odd-shaped corners, irregular bases, blind spots, and other special areas is more challenging.
Principles for Waterproofing Materials Selection in Kitchen, Bathroom, and Balconies
1. Waterproofing in kitchens, bathrooms, and balconies is difficult to repair later on, with high costs. It requires uncovering all structural layers, redoing the waterproofing, and then restoring them, with repair costs being 5-10 times the initial investment. Waterproofing is a one-time opportunity; it requires a strong and reliable bond for the waterproofing layer and a sealing layer.
2. Flexible material, overcoming cracks with flexibility.
3. Features excellent matching sealing materials, capable of effectively sealing multiple interfaces such as plastic, steel rebars, concrete, as well as various structures like pipe roots and inside/outside corners.
4. Moisture and humidity are suitable for construction.
5. Waterproofing is a comprehensive engineering system that requires close collaboration between engineering management and materials engineering. Neglecting any part of the process can lead to failure. Therefore, it's crucial to coordinate the design, material selection, construction, and maintenance stages. Ensure the design is carefully reviewed from the outset, select appropriate waterproofing materials based on fundamental principles, choose a professional waterproofing contractor, and execute meticulous construction and management.
Detailed construction diagram of combined prevention and drainage for toilet
The sump-type toilet refers to a toilet where the structure is partially or fully sunken to a certain height (usually 35-40cm below the corresponding floor) during the main construction. This allows the horizontal drainage pipes of the toilet to be buried within it, and then filled with lightweight materials or prefabricated panels suspended. The sump structure only needs to have a waterproof and drainage combination at the bottom. This allows the toilet's leakage to flow into the sump and then be drained out, ensuring the toilet remains free of standing water. The waterproofing on the toilet walls should extend up to 2.4 meters, not just for防水 (waterproofing), but also to block moisture. Most households install wardrobes on the opposite side of the toilet wall, and waterproofing helps prevent moisture from seeping through the walls into the wardrobe, thereby preventing dampness, mold, and deformation. The areas requiring waterproofing include not only the toilet but also the kitchen and balcony.
