{"id":185,"date":"2025-03-23T21:13:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T21:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assapr.com\/cover-k\/?p=185"},"modified":"2025-03-23T21:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T21:25:51","slug":"why-choosing-cover-k-ensures-a-long-lasting-roof-waterproofing-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assapr.com\/cover-k\/why-choosing-cover-k-ensures-a-long-lasting-roof-waterproofing-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Choosing Cover-k Ensures a Long-Lasting Roof Waterproofing Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-189 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assapr.com\/cover-k\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/co2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assapr.com\/cover-k\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/co2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assapr.com\/cover-k\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/co2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/assapr.com\/cover-k\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/co2.jpg 643w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\">\u00a0\ud83c\udfe0 The main supplier of Cover-k is ASSA Caribbean Inc. On their website, you can contact a certified contractor who may offer a more affordable job if you have a very limited budget for waterproofing your roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">However, as we have mentioned in this forum, you will have no control over their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">When you choose to work with Cover-k, the contractor fully understands that they MUST meet all Cover-k requirements. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u27a1\ufe0f <\/span><b>Hydrofixation is mandatory.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u27a1\ufe0f <\/span><b>To hydrofix, 100% removal is required. No partial removal.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u27a1\ufe0f <\/span><b>Ponding areas must be abraded. Cement is not allowed.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u27a1\ufe0f <\/span><b>A Hydrofixation test is required.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u27a1\ufe0f <\/span><b>The surface must be properly prepared.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u27a1\ufe0f <\/span><b>A percolation test is mandatory.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Finally, the roofing system must be applied according to Cover-k\u2019s installation regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">In some cases, full removal may cost more than the materials of the system itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Doing an effective and long-lasting job will obviously cost more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">If you request estimates from contractors outside of Cover-k, NO ONE will comply with what is outlined here. No one performs total removals for hydrofixation. Even less will they conduct saturation and percolation tests. Nor will they apply the required amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">That is why it will be cheaper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is your case, <\/span><b>Cover-k is not for you.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A process through Cover-k will NEVER cost less than a direct negotiation with an independent contractor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The investment will yield far greater results, but in the long run.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\ud83c\udfe0 The main supplier of Cover-k is ASSA Caribbean Inc. On their website, you can contact a certified contractor who may offer a more affordable job if you have a very limited budget for waterproofing your roof. However, as we have mentioned in this forum, you will have no control over their work. 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