Waterproofing · Completed

The Crossing Shopping Centre Waterproofing

Gunning & Son supported a waterproofing project at The Crossing Shopping Centre in Nelspruit, helping define the requirements and supporting delivery of a durable barrier against water ingress.

Location: South Africa

The Crossing Shopping Centre Waterproofing project
Project Overview

For The Crossing Shopping Centre in Nelspruit, Gunning & Son supported a waterproofing project focused on protecting the building from water ingress and weather exposure. The recommendation was shaped around the affected areas, seasonal conditions and the need for a durable system that could be maintained over time.

The completed work gives the shopping centre a more dependable protective layer and a clearer maintenance base, helping the building remain resilient through changing weather conditions.

A coordinated waterproofing project for The Crossing Shopping Centre in Nelspruit, focused on protecting the building from water ingress and weather exposure.

A coordinated waterproofing project for The Crossing Shopping Centre in Nelspruit, focused on protecting the building from water ingress and weather exposure.

Scope of Work

Gunning & Son’s role covered reviewing the application, helping define the waterproofing requirements and supporting delivery with the applicator. The work was developed around the needs of an active retail property, with access, safety and disruption kept under control.

  • Review of the affected areas and existing substrate

  • Recommendation of a suitable waterproofing system and finish

  • Guidance on preparation, detailing and installation

  • Technical support through inspection and handover

Review of the affected areas, waterproofing system recommendation and technical support through preparation, installation and handover.

Review of the affected areas, waterproofing system recommendation and technical support through preparation, installation and handover.

Site Conditions & Challenges

A shopping centre waterproofing project must protect exposed building areas from rain, sun and temperature change while keeping access and disruption manageable for tenants, staff and visitors. Careful attention is also needed at junctions, edges and other vulnerable details.

The waterproofing needed to perform through seasonal rain, sun and temperature change while the work was coordinated around an active shopping centre.

The waterproofing needed to perform through seasonal rain, sun and temperature change while the work was coordinated around an active shopping centre.

Our Approach

Gunning & Son reviewed the application and recommended a waterproofing approach suited to the building and its exposure, with attention to preparation, detailing and long-term maintainability. Working alongside the applicator, the company provided product and technical guidance through installation and final inspection.

Gunning & Son reviewed the application, recommended a suitable waterproofing approach and supported the applicator with product and technical guidance through delivery.

Gunning & Son reviewed the application, recommended a suitable waterproofing approach and supported the applicator with product and technical guidance through delivery.

Results Delivered

The Crossing Shopping Centre received a durable waterproofing finish designed to help protect the building against water ingress and weather-related deterioration. The completed work supports the property’s ongoing retail use and provides a practical base for future maintenance.

The completed waterproofing provides a durable protective barrier that supports the building’s ongoing use and reduces the risk of water-related deterioration.

The completed waterproofing provides a durable protective barrier that supports the building’s ongoing use and reduces the risk of water-related deterioration.

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