At Vedikka Homes, innovation is not just a practice; it’s our mindset. We constantly test new techniques and materials—not out of fear of failure, but to discover what really works in the long run for our clients. Waterproofing, especially for basements, is one such area where even minor decisions can have a major impact.

In one of our projects, we explored box type waterproofing for basement. To take it a step further, we decided to lay Kota stone slabs (2 ft × 2 ft) without the usual spacing between them. The idea was simple:
Eliminate joints = Eliminate leakage points.
Since gaps between stones often develop cracks over time, creating joints becomes the weakest link in waterproofing systems. So we attempted to make the surface completely joint-free.

For a week, everything seemed perfect. The entire basement floor was neatly finished, and the waterproofing looked seamless.The Reality CheckBut soon after, we noticed water slowly rising from underneath the Kota stone surface—enough to form a thin layer of water above the flooring. On closer inspection, we observed that the water was oozing out through micro-joints, even though they were practically invisible.We tried multiple sealing compounds—Renderoc Plug, Nitobond, and even Epoxy—but the water simply found another joint to pass through.That’s when the learning became evident:When it comes to waterproofing, there is no such thing as “joint-less.”Water always finds a way.

Back to the Reliable Method:

Guniting Having experimented and analyzed the failure, we went back to our proven approach—Guniting (shotcrete waterproofing).Here’s what we executed:Removed all Kota stone slabs.Completely cleaned and cleared the surface.Performed injection grouting to seal the base floor.Applied Guniting on all walls, columns, and the floor, creating a continuous waterproof shell.Laid a thin concrete screed.Reinstalled Kota stone as an additional protective layer.

 

 

 

 

 

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What We Learned
Experimentation is valuable, but experience is priceless.

Waterproofing isn’t about using fancy products—it’s about choosing what works in real site conditions.

At Vedikka Homes, every project teaches us something new. We carry these learnings to future sites, ensuring our clients get not just construction, but a well-engineered, stress-free home building experience.