Floor Coatings as Waterproofing
Waterproofing typically deals with vertical below-grade surfaces, but horizontal slabs at or below grade require attention as well. With new construction in vulnerable areas, underslab barriers can solve the problem (See story in the Spring 2012 issue)....
Roofing a Landmark
A fleece-reinforced liquid-applied membrane worked beautifully to seal the roof of 1 WTC. Penetrations, drains, and the base of the tower were detailed with the same system On many jobs, the installer must deal with dozens of penetrations, extensive...
Commercial Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber is a truly remarkable material. Its tensile strength is about ten times stronger than steel, yet it weighs only one-fifth as much. Because carbon fiber will not stretch or break— even under incredibly high tension—it is rapidly gaining...
Fall 2017 News
Koster American Corporation has partnered with T&L Distributing to market their products across the south and midwest. T&L is a flooring distributor headquartered in Houston with regional warehouses in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Arkansas....
Greener Waterproofing
This massive 105-unit condo complex in Philadephia, Pa. used Rub-R-Wall, a water-based, spray applied membrane, to seal foundation walls reaching 23 feet high. It was covered with a dimple board for drainage and backfill protection. The green building...
Advances in Commercial Waterproofing
Waterproofing technology is advancing in all its many segments. From sump pumps to rooftops, new materials and know-how are helping create structures that are better-performing and more cost-effective than ever before. As we emerge from the greatest...
Light and Watertight
Simplifying The Two Essentials Of A Planted Roof  -By Michael McAuley As waterproofing professionals know, one of the most crucial jobs of any roof system is to keep water out of the building. With this in mind, it seems one of the last things a designer...
Summer 2017 News
In early April, Firestone Building Products acquired Gaco Western, which markets waterproofing, silicone roof coatings, and spray foam insulation. The deal, which includes all assets and operations held by Gaco, was announced earlier this year. Financial details were...
The Key to a Successful Roof Coating
Roof Coating Application and Performance Tips By James R. Kirby Roof coatings are designed for protecting and extending the service life of roof assemblies for new construction and more commonly, existing roof coverings, such as BUR, metal, modified...
Basement Backfill and Drainage
Nearly all below-grade construction—commercial as well as residential—incorporates some sort of waterproofing layer. These membranes are a critical component for keeping basements and other below-grade spaces dry, but they’re only half the solution. In...
