Selections of the right product with the right application, and proper understanding of the structure are important aspects of waterproofing. There are various small, medium and large companies offering different products, for the same application. It is important to use the products that are eco-friendly and do not pollute the environment in the name of waterproofing. Offering the guarantee and servicing, the guarantee are two different aspects. It is observed that such guaranties are given for number of years for want of job and never serviced later. Products get launched into the market without much study and understanding of Indian conditions leading to failures. Periodic inspection and maintenance is important to increase the durability and get the desired service life.
Mr. Sanjiv A Shah is a Chemical Technologist from U.D.C.T., Mumbai. His company Techno Sales Corporation is involved in providing waterproofing solutions to various clients on all India bases. The clients serviced by the company over last decade include five star hotels, cinema halls, theme park, construction companies, industrial houses, commercial and residential complexes, govt. & semi govt. organizations.
The clients have seen quality in the works completed by the company and issued the performance certificates, towards the same.
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