Hybrid Sealants for Crack Repair by Richard Catley
Hybrid sealants are gaining popularity due to various performance properties. Here, a hybrid sealant is being used to seal a large expansion joint. For years, the most commonly used sealants and caulks in the commercial building industry included...
Waterproofing Decks
Horizontal surfaces exposed to the weather can be difficult to waterproof. Inadequate slope can create areas of standing water. In colder climates, freeze/thaw cycles impose additional challenges. Frequently, it has to stand up to foot traffic as well....
Silicone Roof Coatings
Silicone roof coatings are flexible, easy-to apply and extremely durable. They can rehabilitate a wide variety of roof types, such as this EPDM roof in Sharonville, Ohio . Every building owner will eventually have to replace their roof. In the past, the...
Dimple Drain Sheets
Waterproofing membranes are a critical component for keeping basements dry, but they’re only half the solution. In most areas of the country, a drainage system is needed to relieve hydrostatic pressure and extend the life of the membrane. A foundation...
Do’s and Don’ts of Basement Drainage
Many factors and variables determine how to best address a waterproofing or drainage issue. The Basement Health Association hosted a panel discussion on this topic a few years ago at a regional meeting. Don’t Limit Yourself John Bryant, owner of AquaGuard...
Spring 2018 News
Polyguard Products is celebrating 2017 as the 25th consecutive year of top line sales growth for the company. The streak began in 1992 and has withstood the financial ups and downs of the subsequent decades, including several nationwide recessions. As a result of...
Sealing Active Water Leaks
Water and moisture in the basement will considerably reduce the value of a home. That’s because moisture allows mold to grow, and the musty smell is not only unpleasant, but can also cause health disorders. Leaky foundation walls in commercial structures...
Reflective Roofing: The Basics
Perhaps one of the most significant developments in the low slope commercial roofing industry over the past decade and a half is the adoption of cool roofing. This claim, made by Stanley Graveline, VP of technical services at Sika’s roofing division, has...
Crawlspaces & Sump Pumps
Sealed crawlspaces offer cleaner air, safer storage, and improved energy efficiency There’s a revolution happening underneath new homes. From encapsulated crawlspaces to internet-connected sump pumps technology is transforming how waterproofing contractors...
Winter 2018 News
Polyguard Products, the Texas-based waterproofing company, has released a new video featuring their new residential waterproofing system. Called Homestretch Rubber, the synthetic SBR rubber waterproofing system can be spray applied or rolled on. The commercial version...
