Waterstops for Expansion Joints
Expansion joints are often required to allow for various types of building movement. These joints cut completely through the building to allow the segmented pieces to move independently from each other. The joint goes through all portions of the building,...
Sealing Cold Joints with Waterstops
Waterstop is a material that is embedded in the concrete, across the concrete joint, to obstruct the passage of water through the joint. A waterstop installed in concrete joints is an important component of the overall waterproofing design. Use of a...
Spring 2017 News
In December, Kemper System America, Inc. announced that it has acquired STS Coatings, Inc. of Comfort, Texas to provide a wider range of waterproofing products. “Specifiers want to work with strong suppliers that can solve multiple challenges, including walls and...
Winter 2017 News
In September, Metropolitan Industries acquired Emecole, Inc. Metropolitan Industries Inc., specializes in pumps, mechanical equip-ment, and control systems. Emecole is a manufacturer and distributor of waterproofing and concrete repair products. With the acquisition,...
Insulation, Air Barriers, and Waterproofing
Continuous insulation, seen here on a military housing project near Fairbanks, Alaska, can create complications in vapor barrier design. It’s clear that building codes in both the U.S. and Canada are trending towards better insulation, and more of it....
The Future of Waterproofing
Reflective single-ply roof membranes are projected to gain significant share of the market in the years ahead. Waterproofing is a tough industry. Success requires the skill and technical knowledge of a master tradesman mixed with the business acumen and...
Fall 2016 News
The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association (SSPMA) offers a certification program to provide third-party verification. Pumps bearing the “SSPMA-Certified” seal have been tested and rated in accordance with SSPMA and industry standards, and will perform as...
Project Profile: Voxman Music Building
The new Voxman Music Building greets students when they return for the fall semester in August (artist rendering provided by the University of Iowa). In June 2008, following a winter of heavier than normal snowpack and intense spring rainstorms, the Iowa...
Sealing Commercial Concrete
The concrete in this canal was restored and waterproofed with a crystalline waterproofing compound, saving millions of dollars. Waterproofers and engineers understand that concrete is porous. Unless care is taken, hairline cracks and microscopic pores...
Continuous Automated Rooftop Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection technology can now be automated to monitor roof membrane performance continuously. Leaky roofs are a serious but surprisingly common problem. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) estimates that up to 40% of flat...
