Drainage Systems for Athletic Fields
New drainage options for synthetic turf fields reduce downtime after storms and improve player safety during games. We’ve all witnessed sporting competitions cancelled because of rain. And whether it’s Major League baseball or a junior-high football game,...
Fall 2012 News
A new ASTM International standard has been developed for lightweight aggregate. Industry insiders say the new standard will make it easier to find the best material for use in the design and construction of vegetative roof systems. Titled ASTM E2788, Specification...
Crack Injection on Above Grade Commercial Jobs
Epoxy crack injection isn’t just for basements. A growing number of contractors have found a lucrative niche doing remedial and maintenance work on jobs that are measured in thousands of lineal feet. Steve Geiger, national sales manager of the concrete...
Worry Free Sump Pumps
by Melissa Morton Back-up pumps, batteries, switches and alarm systems make waterproofing systems worry-free. The sump pump is the heart of the basement waterproofing system, designed to keep a basement or crawlspace dry. If the pump fails, the...
Summer 2012 News
Broadview Technologies Inc. has acquired Carlstadt, N.J.-based Hycrete, Inc. Hycrete manufactures water-proofing admixtures that extend the life of concrete by protecting it from damage caused by rain, freeze-thaw cycling, rebar rusting and salt. “The waterproofing...
Sealed Crawlspaces: Concrete vs. Plastic
Data shows that sealed crawlspaces dramatically outperform traditional dirt-floored ones. The choice between concrete and plastic depends on geography, soil, and the occupant’s plans for the space. Why seal off a regular dirt crawlspace? Well, sealed...
Taking your Waterproofing Business Commercial
by Melissa Morton As the housing market continues to struggle, a number of residential waterproofers are finding success by adding commercial jobs to their portfolios. While the commercial waterproofing market offers a larger client base and revenue...
Wind and Fire Standards for Living Roofs
by Kelly Luckett Internationally recognized code bodies have approved new fire and wind standards for green roofs. This opens a new chapter for the industry, making the approval process easier and more uniform across the U.S. The 2011 Cities Alive Green...
Underslab Barriers: Does Millage Matter?
When selecting an underslab barrier, the product’s thickness isn’t the only variable. Performance characteristics—like moisture protection, strength, and longevity—as well as labor and price considerations should be weighed carefully. In today’s...
Spring 2012 News
A free online training course on basement design and moisture management has been approved by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) professional credentialing program. Organized by Certainteed and titled A...
