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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
Green Energy Pumps Use Nature for Power and Drainage
By Melissa Morton The non-electric EGR pumps are installed vertically in the ground with a drill. The pump the water down under the foundation to meet back up with the natural water table. There is new technology that just may revolutionize the...
Mold Remediation: An Update
While mold no longer makes headlines, it’s still a common problem. Contractors involved in residential basement waterproofing should be aware of how to protect themselves from mold claims. Five years ago, mold and mildew litigation was at a fever pitch,...
Underslab Retrofits: Sealing Slabs
Concrete slabs are not impervious to water. In fact, given the right environmental conditions, the floor slab can transmit gallons of water into the living space as vapor, and in extreme cases, actually show ponding water. “High moisture levels can...
Commercial Above Grade
Floor Coatings as Waterproofing
Waterproofing typically deals with vertical below-grade surfaces, but horizontal slabs at or below grade require attention as well. With new construction in vulnerable areas, underslab barriers can solve the problem (See story in the Spring 2012 issue)....
Roofing a Landmark
A fleece-reinforced liquid-applied membrane worked beautifully to seal the roof of 1 WTC. Penetrations, drains, and the base of the tower were detailed with the same system On many jobs, the installer must deal with dozens of penetrations, extensive...
Commercial Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber is a truly remarkable material. Its tensile strength is about ten times stronger than steel, yet it weighs only one-fifth as much. Because carbon fiber will not stretch or break— even under incredibly high tension—it is rapidly gaining...
Structural Repairs
Fixing Failing Poured Wall Foundations
By Melissa Morton Resistance or push pier systems use the weight of the building to push the piles into the ground until they reach bedrock. Whether they break from soil settling, roots, hydrostatic pressure, or plain old deterioration, concrete...
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