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 YourselfJohn 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...
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...
