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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:
Residential Below Grade
Do’s and Don’ts of Basement Drainage
Many factors and variables determine how to best address a waterproofing or drainage issue. The Basement Health Association hosted a panel discussion on this topic a few years ago at a regional meeting. Don’t Limit Yourself John Bryant, owner of AquaGuard...
Sealing Active Water Leaks
Water and moisture in the basement will considerably reduce the value of a home. That’s because moisture allows mold to grow, and the musty smell is not only unpleasant, but can also cause health disorders. Leaky foundation walls in commercial structures...
Crawlspaces & Sump Pumps
Sealed crawlspaces offer cleaner air, safer storage, and improved energy efficiency There’s a revolution happening underneath new homes. From encapsulated crawlspaces to internet-connected sump pumps technology is transforming how waterproofing contractors...
Commercial Above Grade
Waterproofing Metal Buildings
By Vanessa Salvia Application of MFM Building Products' Ultra HT. The beige metal roof can be seen on the lower portion of the building. It may seem unnecessary to waterproof a metal structure, since metal is inherently waterproof. Metal structures are...
Which Is a Better Roofing System TPO, EPDM, or PVC? Part 2
By Joel Lozon Aerial photo of just finished modern neighborhood with solar panels on flat roofs showing the large apartment building in front and the smaller homes in the background. This is part two of an article that published its first part in Waterproof!...
Which is a Better Roofing System – TPO, EPDM, or PVC? Part 1
By Joel Lozon If you are in the market for a new roof, then you’ve likely already realized that there are a lot of choices to make. With so many choices, though, some leave the decisions to their roofing contractor. We just let them tell us what we should do. If you...
Structural Repairs
Remedial Waterproofing
Dealing With Water Issues On Existing Buildings — By Melissa Morton Remediating the waterproofing and drainage for a New England hotel involved installing a 60-foot-long French drain under the hotel deck. Even though the beachfront hotel in Connecticut...
Commercial Carbon Fiber Repair
By Bob Thompson It has been nearly 15 years since carbon fiber first made its emergence into the civil engineering arena. Today, more and more structural engineers are using carbon fiber to design a variety of structural repairs. The most common use is retrofitting...
The Importance of Certified Installers
By Melissa Morton On many projects, the quality of waterproofing depends on the quality of the installer. Certification can bring peace of mind to the owner, and additional profits to the contractor. Those of us in the waterproofing industry understand...
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