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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:
Pushing the Envelope: Steeply Sloped Green Roofs
By Richard Hayden, GRP, ASLA Emeritus Photos courtesy of American Hydrotech Inc. Architects continue to push the boundaries of design and construction, and the roof is no exception. The roof was once the repository of HVAC equipment and other building...
Transforming Foundations with Fluid-Applied Membranes for Superior Protection
By Emily Newton Photo courtesy of Rubber Polymer Company Managing moisture is one of the most persistent challenges in building foundations and basements. While many professionals opt for simple dampproofing in this sphere, it’s becoming increasingly...
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...
Residential Below Grade
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...
Indoor Air Quality in Finished Basements
By Andre Lacroix and Erika Lacroix Photos courtesy of Todd Telford Ventilation reigns supreme in providing a path of escape, a way out, for the trapped moisture vapor, and has proven quite successful in managing humidity problems in basements Creating livable spaces...
Commercial Above Grade
Pushing the Envelope: Steeply Sloped Green Roofs
By Richard Hayden, GRP, ASLA Emeritus Photos courtesy of American Hydrotech Inc. Architects continue to push the boundaries of design and construction, and the roof is no exception. The roof was once the repository of HVAC equipment and other building...
Waterproofing Amenity Decks
By Richard C. Hayden, GRP ASLA-EmeritusPhoto by Alan Karchmer Multiple stepped roof structures on the Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE) building in Charlottesville, Virginia, are protected by Hydrotech’s Garden Roof and Architectural Paver/Wood Tile Ultimate...
Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges
By Iltaz Alam, GCPPhotos courtesy of GCP How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of high end residential, commercial...
Structural Repairs
Case Study – Bowed Block Wall Repair
Unidirectional, vertical 6-inch carbon strips installed on the repaired wall. A contractor from EcoSpect out of Syracuse, New York, was called out to look at a bowing concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall discovered in the basement during a home inspection being performed...
Crack Repair For Foundations
By Vanessa Salvia In extreme cases, piering or jacking must be done to stabilize a foundation. A cracked foundation on a home or other structure is a building owner’s nightmare. It’s also not so pleasant for the waterproofing contractor either, because fixing a...
Moisture Meters Are Essential For Roofers
By Del Williams Excess water in roofing materials after a disaster can lead to mold growth and material rot long after the initial incident.For roofing contractors dealing with any disaster where water intrusion plays a role, such as heavy rainstorms, hurricanes, or...
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