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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:
Case Study: Interior Basement Waterproofing
By ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing Above you can see the old sump pump setup. An open sump pit can allow objects and debris to fall in and clog the system. It can also be a safety hazard! In a Pennsylvania home, a homeowner with a basement was plagued...
Cool Roofing
By Vanessa Salvia The Cool Roof Rating Council explains that a cool roof is one that strongly reflects sunlight (solar energy) and also cools itself by efficiently emitting any heat that was absorbed. The U.S. Department of Energy’s document, “Consumer...
Choosing and Installing Sump Pumps
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of Crawlspace Depot A typical installation of a submersible sump pump system in a crawl space. This system utilizes a cast-iron sump pump, basin, and check valve. Sump pumps are an essential tool for waterproofing professionals looking...
Asbestos in the Waterproofing Industry
By Gregory Fahrenbruch Testing showed that this was brown asbestos-containing glue on the wall. Asbestos is a scary word for a homeowner to hear because of its reputation for causing harmful lung conditions. Asbestos exists in homes that waterproofers...
Residential Below Grade
Case Study: Interior Basement Waterproofing
By ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing Above you can see the old sump pump setup. An open sump pit can allow objects and debris to fall in and clog the system. It can also be a safety hazard! In a Pennsylvania home, a homeowner with a basement was plagued...
Choosing and Installing Sump Pumps
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of Crawlspace Depot A typical installation of a submersible sump pump system in a crawl space. This system utilizes a cast-iron sump pump, basin, and check valve. Sump pumps are an essential tool for waterproofing professionals looking...
Waterproofing in High Humidity
Crawl space with poor vapor barrier installation and no waterproofing on exterior walls. As a result, condensation is forming on the ductwork, water is seeping through the foundation wall, and the insulation is degraded.
Commercial Above Grade
Cool Roofing
By Vanessa Salvia The Cool Roof Rating Council explains that a cool roof is one that strongly reflects sunlight (solar energy) and also cools itself by efficiently emitting any heat that was absorbed. The U.S. Department of Energy’s document, “Consumer...
Asbestos in the Waterproofing Industry
By Gregory Fahrenbruch Testing showed that this was brown asbestos-containing glue on the wall. Asbestos is a scary word for a homeowner to hear because of its reputation for causing harmful lung conditions. Asbestos exists in homes that waterproofers...
Case Study – Miami’s Brickell View Terrace Apartments
Brickell Terrace is a five-story condo complex situated minutes from the beach M3 Roofing is a residential and commercial roofing company in Miami, Florida, run by the husband-and-wife team of Xavier and Michelle Molina. This family operated business is known for its...
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 Saliva 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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