Extending the Lifespan of Mumbai's Aging Societies

With high humidity, salty air, and torrential monsoons, buildings in Mumbai age faster than in other cities. If your Co-operative Housing Society (CHS) is over 20-25 years old, you will likely notice exposed steel (rebar), cracks on the exterior walls, and severe seepage issues. It's time for major structural repairs.

The Structural Repair Process

A proper society repair project is not just about slapping some cement and painting over it. A professional structural repair process involves:

  1. Structural Audit: The first step mandated by BMC for buildings over 30 years old. An engineer identifies weak columns, beams, and slabs.
  2. Exposing and Treating Steel: The cracked plaster is broken. The rusted steel reinforcement inside is cleaned with wire brushes and treated with a rust-remover and anti-corrosive epoxy coating to stop further rusting.
  3. Micro-Concrete & Polymer Plaster: Instead of normal cement, we use specialized polymer-modified mortar and micro-concrete (from brands like Fosroc or Dr. Fixit) to pack the columns and beams. This restores the original strength of the structure.
  4. Exterior Crack Sealing: All exterior cracks are opened in a V-groove and filled with elastic crack-sealant.

Building Waterproofing and Exterior Painting

Once the structural repair is complete, protecting the building from future rain is crucial.

  • We apply a waterproofing primer (base coat).
  • Followed by 2-3 coats of high-performance elastomeric exterior paint (like Asian Paints Apex Ultima Protek), which comes with a 7 to 10-year waterproofing warranty.

Why Choose Mandal Civil Works for Your Society?

Executing a society-level project requires massive manpower, scaffolding equipment (bamboo/metal), and strict safety protocols to protect residents. Mandal Civil Works specializes in heavy structural repairs and exterior painting for medium to large housing societies across Mumbai.

If your society committee is planning repairs, invite us for a technical discussion and a competitive quotation today!