Waterproofing is good for business. By keeping water leakage problems out of your retail store, you’re protecting your inventory and avoiding costly repairs down the line.
Investing in a retail store is a different ballgame compared to running an ecommerce business – there are aspects to the security and safety of your physical goods and assets you have to deal with to ensure that your investment does not result in a loss. While most, if not all retail store owners have insurance policies to protect their assets from fires and floods, which are way less likely to take place compared to a water leakage problem, many business owners fail to consider the business benefits of waterproofing their premises. While water leakage problems seem trivial, the damage they cause can be extensive and costly to repair, interrupting your business in the process and causing you loss of revenue.
How do water leakage problems damage retail businesses?
Water leakage can happen from many things, and contrary to popular belief, the main cause is often NOT leaky pipes or poor piping. In fact, we receive the highest number of calls from customers to solve their water leakage problems during the monsoon season.
Having said that, the areas of your premises that are most prone to water leakage problems are in fact roofs, ceilings, and walls – both interior and exterior. On top of being exposed to constant rainfall from Malaysia’s tropical weather, water leakage problems also happen due to leakages from your neighbour’s units!
Unresolved water leakage can lead to a range of issues that can be expensive to deal with, and they include mould growth, structural damage, and damage to inventory, equipment, and merchandise – all of which can add up to significant loss of profits and a scarred reputation.
This woman in Singapore was left heartbroken as about $16k worth of valuables (approx RM53K) were water damaged, rusted and feasted with mould growth after being kept in a storage unit for a year. Source: Straits Times
The extent of the damage to retail business depends on the severity of water intrusion and how quickly it is addressed. The more quickly the water leakage problem is resolved, the less damage done. In tropical countries like Malaysia where it is warm and humid throughout the year, retail shops affected by water damage face the risk of business disruptions from giving a poor impression to customers due to the uncomfortable humidity and musty odor that negatively affects their shopping experience.
Local malls must take precautions against the Malaysian weather, particularly during the rainy season, or there would be water leaks. As seen here in Paradigm Mall, janitors are working hard to clean water puddles caused by in-building leaks. Source: https://www.propsocial.my/topic/178/water-leaking-at-paradigm-mall-posted-by-nicholas-ng
How does Nano-G solve water leakage problems for retail businesses?
Fixing a leaky ceiling or concrete flat roof in your retail store does not necessarily drain your business’ sinking funds. Nano-G leverages the power of nanotechnology for an effective no-hacking, dust-free, and non-toxic waterproofing solution that retains surface breathability, unlike other contractors that merely seal the surface with a film or require extensive renovations to address the leakage.
Nano-G Nanotechnology Waterproofing comes with a satisfaction guarantee, doesn’t involve difficult steps, messy renovations, or chemical injections on floors, walls, or ceilings. Instead, we use a thin – but powerful layer of water-based nanotechnology solution that only takes 24 hours to cure.
This means that the process can be carried out without affecting your business as usual or disrupt customer experience during your opening hours!
Nano-G’s Waterproofing Is Hospital-Grade
Our hospital-grade Nanotechnology 4th Generation Waterproofing solution is the only nanotechnology solution in the market that is approved by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). The safeness of our revolutionary solution has also earned us the Green Label certification.
So, how is such a thin layer so powerful? Here’s the science behind our solution, simplified.
You see, Nano-G’s nanotechnology waterproofing solution adheres to the surface and creates a water repellent barrier by seeping into the pores and capillaries of the treated surface, coating every surface area inside with hydrophobic particles. Since the solution is not an external film or a physical layer, it is UV resistant, therefore not subject to weathering damage or wear and tear.
Thus, our waterproofing solution can be applied to walls, roofs, and windows – providing a high level of protection against water damage, UV damage, and discolouration over time which is perfect for any retail store.
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When is the best time to waterproof a retail store?
The best time to waterproof your retail store is always during the renovation period when the building is exposed, making it easier to identify areas that are vulnerable to water damage. Waterproofing should also be done before any finishing works such as painting, putting up wallpapers, or installing flooring. This will prevent any potential water damage to ruin the aesthetics of your interior design as well.
Conclusion
Waterproofing your newly acquired retail store is a crucial step in securing your business, and should be added into your business cost before water damages cause unexpected financial crises.
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