Employer Responsibilities To Employees and Law

By Gregory FahrenbruchPhotos courtesy of Gregory Fahrenbruch Asbestos-containing tiles in a...

Understanding Hydrostatic Pressure

By Vanessa Salvia The filter fabric heat bonded to the dimples faces towards the...

Protecting The Commercial Building Envelope

By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of GCP GCP’s PrePrufe waterproofing system was...

Installing and Protecting Green Roofs

By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of American Hydrotech Whether you call them...

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...

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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:

Employer Responsibilities To Employees and Law

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

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

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

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...

AI in the Waterproofing Industry

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

Choosing and Installing Sump Pumps

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

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

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

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

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...

Moisture Meters Are Essential For Roofers

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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