Taking the Vents Out of Vented Crawlspaces
By Lindsay Brecheisen and Jonathan Coulter Enclosed crawlspaces improve the air quality and energy efficiency of the living space above. Crawlspace foundations are a popular feature in building construction throughout the United States. They are a go-to for most...
Fall 2018 News
Soprema, Inc., the Ohio-based roofing and waterproofing company, has acquired Derbigum Americas Inc., the U.S. division of a Belgian roofing multinational. The move allows Soprema to add Derbigum's line of roofing adhesives, mastics and primers to the Resisto and Chem...
Blindside in Hollywood
The foundation for this 118-unit apartment complex extends three stories below grade and spans an active fault line. Geofoam and blindside waterproofing ensures it stays dry. Blindside waterproofing systems are among the most difficult to design and...
How Single-Ply Roof Membranes Revolutionized the Low-Slope Market
By Mike Ennis Wausau High School in Wausau, Wisconsin, chose this EPDM single-ply roofing system for its superior puncture resistance. It may be hard for some waterproofers to admit, but when it comes to commercial construction, roofing contractors are the...
Options for Floor Coatings
By Vanessa Salvia Epoxy and polyurethane are powerful waterproofing allies. While concrete is the most popular building material in the world, it does have drawbacks. Water is used in the formation of concrete, and water moves through concrete even after...
Summer 2018 News
In March, a new online video series for contractors began. Called “Fix-it Friday,” the series explains how to repair and maintain the spray equipment used by waterproofing and spray foam contractors. The series is sponsored by SprayWorks Equipment Group, a spray foam...
Livable Basements
By Vanessa SalviaBehind-the-scenes choices for a comfortable space.As a homeowner buying a house, you’re paying for any space in the basement. Wouldn’t it be nice if that basement could become part of the home’s livable, usable space rather than the part of the house...
Waterproofing Green Roofs
Vegetated roofs offer numerous advantages, but waterproofing is the most critical component. Vegetated or green roofs are not a new concept. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, built thousands of years ago, is one famous example. This show of rooftop...
Integral Waterproofing on Commercial Jobs
Waterproofing admixures can eliminate the need for membranes. They can even self-seal hairline cracks. Concrete is the world’s most versatile construction material. When mixed and placed in accordance with accepted standards, it offers outstanding...
Air Barriers
By Vanessa SalviaIt’s important to consider the whole of your factors when making this key decision for your building. Ask any air or vapor barrier professional what the first step is in determining the proper barrier for your building and they’ll likely say that...
