Current Issue
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:
Employer Responsibilities To Employees and Law
By Gregory FahrenbruchPhotos courtesy of Gregory Fahrenbruch Asbestos-containing tiles in a basement where a home had water damage. Employers responsible for asbestos-related issues differ from those who do not work with asbestos but may have a potential for exposure...
Understanding Hydrostatic Pressure
By Vanessa Salvia The filter fabric heat bonded to the dimples faces towards the backfill to promote drainage and reduce hydrostatic pressure on the foundation wall. Hydrostatic pressure is an important topic for waterproofing professionals to understand....
Protecting The Commercial Building Envelope
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of GCP GCP’s PrePrufe waterproofing system was used on the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The complete building envelope from all six sides plays a critical role in both commercial and residential structures,...
Installing and Protecting Green Roofs
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of American Hydrotech Whether you call them green roofs, vegetated roofs, or rooftop gardens, they have become increasingly popular in recent years as an eco-friendly way to add aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits...
Case Study: Northwestern University’s Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center
The city required that green roofs be installed on the upper roofs of the Phase 1 structure. Phase 2 will consist of a 20-story tower constructed on top of the 250-foot tall Phase 1 structure. Located in the Streeterville area on the north side of Chicago,...
AI in the Waterproofing Industry
By Vanessa Salvia Images courtesy of Togal.ai You can use Togal to highlight 2-D blueprints to automatically identify, classify, and extract object data. How many of you remember taking an iPad to the construction site and using FaceTime to show real-time images of...
Residential Below Grade
Employer Responsibilities To Employees and Law
By Gregory FahrenbruchPhotos courtesy of Gregory Fahrenbruch Asbestos-containing tiles in a basement where a home had water damage. Employers responsible for asbestos-related issues differ from those who do not work with asbestos but may have a potential for exposure...
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...
Commercial Above Grade
Installing and Protecting Green Roofs
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of American Hydrotech Whether you call them green roofs, vegetated roofs, or rooftop gardens, they have become increasingly popular in recent years as an eco-friendly way to add aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits...
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...
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...
