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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
The Importance of Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers are an important component of a waterproofing system. Homeowner Danny Burns in Marysville Tenn. solved his wet crawlspace challenge by adding a sump pump, crawlspace liner and a Santa Fe dehumidifier. (see before-and-after photos at right)....
Prepping the Basement
By Lou Cole Before installing any basement finishing system, all structural and moisture issues must be corrected. Finishing a basement is a hefty investment that is certainly worth protecting. If water somehow finds its way in, drywall, carpeting,...
Basement Finishing Kits
By Ron Greenbaum Innovative materials and less construction mess are a few advantages these systems offer. As waterproofing professionals and contractors, we have a responsibility to the homeowners we service to provide them with the best possible options...
Commercial Above Grade
How Single-Ply Roof Membranes Revolutionized the Low-Slope Market
By Mike Ennis Wausau High School in Wausau, Wisconsin, chose this EPDM single-ply roofing system for its superior puncture resistance. It may be hard for some waterproofers to admit, but when it comes to commercial construction, roofing contractors are the...
Waterproofing Green Roofs
Vegetated roofs offer numerous advantages, but waterproofing is the most critical component. Vegetated or green roofs are not a new concept. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, built thousands of years ago, is one famous example. This show of rooftop...
Air Barriers
By Vanessa SalviaIt’s important to consider the whole of your factors when making this key decision for your building. Ask any air or vapor barrier professional what the first step is in determining the proper barrier for your building and they’ll likely say that...
Structural Repairs
Roof Leaks: Pinpointing and Repairing
Commercial buildings often have flat roofs, which are notoriously prone to leakage. In fact, The National Roofing Contractors Association estimates that up to 40% of flat roofs develop serious problems within one year of installation. With the increased popularity of...
Below Grade Repair Strategies
Basement repair work has a number of attractive features for contractors already involved in waterproofing. It dovetails well with existing services, and can create an additional profit center. Additionally, demand for below-grade repair work is fairly...
Polyurathane Foam Grouting
by Scott Kelly and Michelle Robinson Often, grouts are applied through a hole drilled next to the leak so water pressure forces the material into the crack. There are many options for repairing leaks in concrete structures. One of the oldest, yet least...
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