Summer 2013 News
LiveRoof LLC announced an overburden removal warranty program in March. Under the program, LiveRoof warrants the removal and replacement of LiveRoof modules when they must be taken up in order to assess and repair leaks in roof membranes. The warranty applies to any...
PVC Offers Flexibility, Durability, and Sustainability
PVC is used extensively in the construction industry; it is so omnipresent that people see PVC products almost every time they walk into a building. A diverse range of items, including window and door frames, vinyl flooring and wall coverings, water pipes,...
Curtain Grouting for Specialty Projects
By Melissa Morton An innovative waterproofing technique known as curtain grouting was used to seal this wastewater retention pond. Curtain grouting is a specialty waterproofing technique that’s extremely useful for stopping active leaks. It provides a...
Commercial Applications for Carbon Fiber
This space age structural repair material is moving beyond basements into above-grade commercial spaces, including the library at the University of Notre Dame. Carbon fiber is truly a remarkable material. Its tensile strength is among the highest of any...
Sizing Up a Sump Pump
By Duane Friend, University of Illinois Extension The right sump pump should be big enough to handle the expected volume of water and strong enough to get it outside the structure. Sump pumps are the heart of most drainage systems, and they must be...
Spring 2013 News
After six years of planning and construction, students returning to Public School 41 in New York City last fall could enjoy having one of the city’s largest green roofs overhead. The school’s 9,000-sq.-ft. vegetated roof is intended to serve as an outdoor classroom ...
Keeping Water Tanks Watertight with Integral Admixtures
According to Kryton International, almost 84% of the population in the United States obtains drinking water that is processed by treatment facilities. These sources provide nearly 51 billion gallons of water per day for drinking and other uses. All of...
New Options for Waterproofing Decks
Whether it’s a pool deck, high-rise balcony, small private patio or a sprawling rooftop deck, the demand for reliable waterproofing products and skilled installation contractors has never been higher. Horizontal surfaces exposed to the weather can be...
Choosing a Peel-and-Stick
Self-adhered membranes are popular for waterproofing foundations, pedestrian tunnels and other below-grade concrete work in residential and commercial construction. Available in at least a dozen brands, all offer factory-controlled thickness and easy...
Winter 2013 News
Vegetated roofing is one of the fastest-growing construction trends. According to one survey, it has doubled in popularity just in the last 12 months. The trade group Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) announced the results of their 2012 Annual Industry Survey of...
