Which Is a Better Roofing System: TPO, EPDM, or PVC? Part 2
By Joel Lozon
Don’t just leave the decision about roofing to your roofing contractor. This is the second part of our attempt to answer questions about roofing systems using TPO, EPDM, and PVC, and discern the basic differences between the three systems.
Crawlspace Monitoring: The why, the how, and the differences
By Vanessa Salvia
Monitoring what goes on in a crawlspace or basement is critical for a few reasons. Many people don’t regularly visit their basements, and may only go into the crawl space a few times a year. If there is a problem with the sump pump equipment, or the temperature and/or humidity level, it could result in catastrophic damage to your belongings.
Waterproofing Membranes Outlook
By Global Market Insights
The global waterproofing membranes market size is anticipated to cross an astounding $14 billion USD by 2026, driven by the massive expansion of the infrastructure sector worldwide. Studies suggest that nearly 60% of all building damages and defects are caused due to water.
Inside This Issue
Waterproofing Membranes Outlook
From Global Market Insights The net-zero Lombardo Welcome Center, built with ICFs, at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. The global waterproofing membranes market size is anticipated to cross an astounding $14 billion USD by 2026,...
Crawlspace Monitoring: The why, the how, and the differences
By Vanessa Salvia Basement Defender products used for the crawlspace encapsulation shown are SilverGlo wall liner on the walls and CleanSpace vapor liner on the top. Visible is a AGM 12V battery, an Aprilaire 1850 dehumidifier, and a Basement Defender...
Which Is a Better Roofing System TPO, EPDM, or PVC? Part 2
By Joel Lozon Aerial photo of just finished modern neighborhood with solar panels on flat roofs showing the large apartment building in front and the smaller homes in the background. This is part two of an article that published its first part in Waterproof!...
Remembering an Industry Pioneer: Clark Ricks
Remembering WATERPROOF! Editor Clark Ricks Clark N. Ricks, editor of Waterproof! and ICF Builder magazines, passed away at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho, on January 7, age 45, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Clark was born on July 8, 1975,...
Spring 2021 News
The International Roofing Expo (IRE) will host two events in 2021. This year the IRE launched a complementary virtual event that took place March 2-4 in addition to the live event happening August 10-12 in Las Vegas. Registration is now open for the virtual event....
