Deep Foundations: Waterproofing Way Below Grade
By Clark Ricks Deep foundations are becoming more common, as land prices encourage taller buildings and developers build on poorer soils. Every building needs a solid foundation. Depending on the size of the building and the soils at the site, some of...
Green Rooftops
By Clark Ricks The garden roof atop Chicago’s City Hall was one of the first in the city, using more than 100 species of plants, arranged by blooming time and color. The city now has nearly 3 million sq. ft. of green roofing The “green building” movement is affecting...
Why Dimple Membranes Make Sense
By Clark Ricks Dimple membranes are one of the most versatile and effective drainage products on the market. Invented in the mid-1960s, today they are made by more than a dozen different manufacturers, and can be used for nearly every drainage situation...
Winter 2008 News
With the increased focus on green building, Building Green, Inc. has launched a free online database that allows users to find waterproofing and drainage products that minimize damage to the environment.Called the GreenSpec Directory, it contains product descriptions...
Below-Grade Residential Drainage Boards & Footing Drains
By Clark Ricks Waterproofing membranes are a critical component for keeping basements dry, but they’re only half the solution. In most areas of the country, a complete drainage system should also be installed to relieve hydrostatic pressure and extend the...
Roofing a Historical Landmark
By Clark Ricks Frank Lloyd Wright called the tabernacle “one of the architectural masterpieces of the country and perhaps the world.” The Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City is one of the most famous buildings in America. It’s also one of the most unique....
Blindside Waterproofing
By Clark Ricks Blindside waterproofing is one of the most difficult application methods. Here, Voltex, a bentonite sheet membrane from Cetco, had been applied to sheet pilings. The concrete wall will be poured after the waterproofing is in place, tied...
Fall 2007 News
The Sealant, Waterproofing, & Restoration Institute (SWRI) offers third party validation for waterproofing products, providing independent verification of quality standards. “Quality assurance has become a watchword for manufactured products throughout the entire...
Fall 2007 News
The Sealant, Waterproofing, & Restoration Institute (SWRI) offers third party validation for waterproofing products, providing independent verification of quality standards. “Quality assurance has become a watchword for manufactured products throughout the entire...
