A new year has a way of motivating us to “do things properly this time.” We set goals, review budgets, and plan ahead: Eat more greens! Finish that course! Go on that dream trip! If that is you, remember not to neglect house maintenance in these plans.
We recommend one smart, preventive investment in your home that will quietly save you money, time, and headaches so you can get to cooking broccoli, studying, travelling, or whatever goals you have set. The premium recommendation? Rubberising your roof with Duraflex.
Here’s why.Prevention is always better than cure
Reactive maintenance is expensive. Preventative maintenance, on the other hand, allows you to control costs, schedule work sensibly, extend the lifespan of your building, protect its contents, and keep residents comfortable.
Roofs and exposed surfaces are particularly vulnerable in the Western Cape’s varied climate. Intense sun, heavy rain, coastal conditions, and seasonal temperature changes cause materials to expand, contract, crack, and fail. Small issues that go unnoticed in January often become major repair jobs by winter.
New Year’s resolution: Fix weaknesses before they become emergencies.
Why rubberising?
Rubberising is a waterproofing method that uses a flexible, rubber-based coating to seal roofs, balconies, and exposed surfaces. Unlike rigid waterproofing systems that crack over time, rubber coats remain elastic. That flexibility is what makes it so effective.
When correctly applied, rubberising creates a seamless, watertight barrier that moves with the structure. It protects against UV damage, water ingress, and temperature-related stress – three of the biggest culprits in roof failure.
How Duraflex saves you money
One of the most reliable rubberising solutions available is Duraflex, a high-performance waterproofing system designed for durability and longevity.
Here’s the savings:
- Fewer repairs: By sealing cracks and vulnerable areas early, you avoid recurring patch jobs.
- Extended roof life: Rubberising reduces wear and tear, delaying the need for a full or partial roof replacement.
- Lower interior damage risk: Preventing water inflow protects ceilings, walls, paintwork, electrical systems, and house contents.
- Lower risk of medical costs: Mould growth inside buildings can trigger allergies, respiratory issues, and other health problems, potentially leading to increased medical expenses and time off work.
- Predictable budgeting: Planned waterproofing is far cheaper than emergency call-outs after storm damage.
The ideal time to rubberise? Now.
Summer is the perfect time to assess and address waterproofing needs. Dry conditions allow for proper application and curing, reinforcing your building before the Cape’s wetter months arrive.
Including rubberising in your New Year maintenance plan also means you can schedule the work at a convenient time, rather than scrambling for help when contractors are fully booked during peak leak season – and you might be gone on that trip of yours.Coastal Painting and Waterproofing would love to help kick off your year to a good start
New Year’s resolutions do not all have to be personal – some of the best ones are practical. Protecting your property with a proven rubberising system like Duraflex is an investment in your new future that you will not regret.
At Coastal Painting and Waterproofing, our experts are fully equipped and experienced to help with any property painting and waterproofing needs. Let us do our best work for you so you can get on with fulfilling your other exciting goals for 2026. May you realise all of them! Let’s talk.
