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The stories and features in the magazine are geared toward hardworking contractors and small business owners who need relevant information, written in plain English, applicable to his business and jobsite.
WATERPROOF! Magazine reaches virtually every segment of the waterproofing industry. Coverage includes:
Residential Below Grade – Spray-applied foundation sealants, self-adhered sheet goods, footing drain tiles, dimple membranes and sump pump systems, crack repair, carbon fiber straps, piering, basement finishing, crawl-space, mold remediation, and moisture management.
Commercial Above and Below Grade – Subway tunnels, wastewater treatment plants, all facets of commercial and industrial waterproofing, underslab barriers, crystalline admixtures, polyurea coatings, curtain grouting, waterstops, blindside, above-grade air barriers, joint sealants and more.
Commercial Roofing – Single-ply, built-up, and ballasted roofing, reflective cool roofing, electronic leak detection, vegetated “green roof” systems, and spray-on coatings.
In the Current Issue:
Case Study: New York State Capitol Building
Photos courtesy of Siplast The New York State Capitol Building’s restored central courtyard. centerpiece in the heart of Albany, the New York State Capitol Building remains a pillar of the community. Originally completed in 1873 after more than three decades of...
Four Decades of Proof: Why Silicone Coatings and Sealants Stand the Test of Time
By Errol Bull, Technical Services Manager at Momentive Performance Materials Photos courtesy of Momentive Performance Materials Thirteen commercially available sealants were tested, including acrylics, polyurethanes, and silicones, at the Atlas Weathering...
Below-Grade Crack Repair Solutions
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Emecole This repair included Emecole’s Titan Crack and Mortar Filler which is used to fill in any mortar joints or divots so the strap will lay perfectly flat. It was then followed by Emecole’s Titan Saturant, then...
Restoration vs. Replacement: Maximizing Commercial Roof Performance
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of Sika Corp. Application of Sikalastic EP Primer liquid applied product, a low odor, low VOC product that is fast curing and applied with either a brush or a roller onto most common substrates. Commercial roofing presents...
Breathing Easy With Good Indoor Air Quality, Starting with the Basement
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of BILCO As homeowners increasingly transform their basements into livable spaces — home theaters, offices, workout rooms, and family gathering areas — the importance of maintaining healthy indoor air quality in these...
PUR-Based Systems: A High-Performance Concrete Protection and Traffic Coating Solution
By Tom Stuewe, Senior Product Manager, Siplast Photos courtesy of Siplast In today’s fast-paced commercial construction landscape, polyurea and polyurethane-based deck coating systems have become indispensable for their exceptional combination of...
Residential Below Grade
Breathing Easy With Good Indoor Air Quality, Starting with the Basement
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of BILCO As homeowners increasingly transform their basements into livable spaces — home theaters, offices, workout rooms, and family gathering areas — the importance of maintaining healthy indoor air quality in these...
Moisture Management in Basements
By Erika Lacroix Photos courtesy of EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems Installation of external, subsoil drainage system to prevent water from entering basement wall. Basement moisture problems are one of the most common challenges in residential construction and...
Properly Encapsulating a Crawlspace
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of CrawlSpace Depot For many homeowners, the crawlspace is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind area. However, leaving this space unchecked can lead to moisture problems, poor indoor air quality, and wasted energy. Properly...
Commercial Above Grade
Restoration vs. Replacement: Maximizing Commercial Roof Performance
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of Sika Corp. Application of Sikalastic EP Primer liquid applied product, a low odor, low VOC product that is fast curing and applied with either a brush or a roller onto most common substrates. Commercial roofing presents...
PUR-Based Systems: A High-Performance Concrete Protection and Traffic Coating Solution
By Tom Stuewe, Senior Product Manager, Siplast Photos courtesy of Siplast In today’s fast-paced commercial construction landscape, polyurea and polyurethane-based deck coating systems have become indispensable for their exceptional combination of...
Sustainable Roofing
By Richard C. Hayden, GRP ASLA-Emeritus Photo courtesy of American Hydrotech This 267,000 square-foot extensive garden roof assembly in Englewood, New Jersey, used architectural pavers and wood tile. Sustainability is a term that has evolved over time and...
Structural Repairs
Below-Grade Crack Repair Solutions
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Emecole This repair included Emecole’s Titan Crack and Mortar Filler which is used to fill in any mortar joints or divots so the strap will lay perfectly flat. It was then followed by Emecole’s Titan Saturant, then...
The Role of High Voltage Electronic Leak Detection in Waterproofing Integrity
By Jim Campbell, Operations Manager, Tinker & Rasor Photos courtesy of Tinker & Rasor In the world of commercial roofing, maintaining waterproofing integrity is a non-negotiable priority. Leaks in roofing systems can lead to costly damage,...
Carbon Fiber: The New Standard in Structural Repair for Basements
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Emecole Metro Emecole’s Carbon Fiber Stitching Dogs are used for slab crack repair. Each Stitching Dog fits into a single 1/4-inch saw cut. In recent years, the field of basement and foundation repair has seen a...
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