By The Guardian – Chief Technical Advisor, GUGAFIX® Construction Chemicals Introduction Water is one of the most persistent causes of deterioration in buildings. A building may look structurally sound from the outside, yet water can slowly enter through terraces, bathrooms, balconies, basements, construction joints, cracks, pipe penetrations and other vulnerable areas. Once water finds a pathway into a building, the consequences can extend far beyond a simple damp patch. Wate