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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:
Advancements and Best Practices in Air and Vapor Barriers
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Polyglass USA Polyglass VertiWrap VPL air barrier membrane permits the passage of water vapor, while acting as a barrier to air and liquid water (above and below). The fundamental role of air and vapor barriers in...
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,...
Case Study: EPRO Protects Over Half a Million Square Feet of New Los Angeles Construction
EPRO Services Inc., the industry leader for extensive waterproofing and vapor mitigation systems for projects across the US and Canada has provided waterproofing solutions totaling over half a million square feet to high-profile Los Angeles sites.The...
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...
Case Study: Waterproofing the Bronx Zoo River Under Crocodile Supervision
Environmentally Safe De Neef Ensures Leak Protection for 200+ Years The ProjectThe Bronx Zoo, one of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world, faced a critical construction challenge in the spring of 2024. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Bronx Zoo...
Residential Below Grade
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...
The Competent Person
By Gregory Fahrenbruch Photos courtesy of Gregory Fahrenbruch OSHA has requirements for what is considered “a competent person.” In this context, according to OSHA, a competent person means “one who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in...
Commercial Above Grade
Advancements and Best Practices in Air and Vapor Barriers
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Polyglass USA Polyglass VertiWrap VPL air barrier membrane permits the passage of water vapor, while acting as a barrier to air and liquid water (above and below). The fundamental role of air and vapor barriers in...
Built-Up Roofing 101 Q&A
— Answers by Abby Feinstein, CertainTeed Director of Product ManagementWhat Is Built-up Roofing?Built-up roofing or BUR is one of the oldest roofing methods still in use today. It consists of multiple layers of hot asphalt being applied between ply sheets thereby...
The Commercial Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Systems
By Rose MorrisonImage Source: https://unsplash.com In commercial roofing, finding a lasting system while providing cost savings is crucial for long-term success. Built-up roofing (BUR) systems can be the trusted solution, offering significant benefits that few other...
Structural Repairs
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...
Foundation Repair Using Push Piers And Helical Piers
By Patrick Nevison, P.E. Photos courtesy of Safe Basements Grain storage building walls pushed back to plumb with steel buttresses supported by SafeBase helical piers and footings lifted and rotated with SafeBase push piers. Installing steel pilings with...
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