Summer 2024 News
Deerfield Beach, FL, - Polyglass USA, Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, and Mapei, a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the building industry, are proud to announce their joint sponsorship of the...
Spring 2024 News
Holcim has acquired ZinCo, a leader in advanced green roofing systems based in Germany with global operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. With its integrated green and solar roofing systems, ZinCo is expanding Holcim’s specification selling approach....
Commercial Roof Drains and Drainage Systems
By Iko CommercialImages courtesy of Iko Commercial Ponding, or any standing water on a roof, can contribute to several different problems. Commercial buildings often have flat or low-sloped roofs that need special drainage solutions. This article will give you an...
Options for Waterproofing ICF Pools
By Aaron KingPhotos courtesy of Aaron King EcoFinish is a highly durable and UV-stable thermoplastic powder coat. This method requires the most bespoke equipment and skill sets. In a world where ICFs (insulated concrete forms) have rapidly made their way into the...
Indoor Air Quality in Finished Basements
By Andre Lacroix and Erika Lacroix Photos courtesy of Todd Telford Ventilation reigns supreme in providing a path of escape, a way out, for the trapped moisture vapor, and has proven quite successful in managing humidity problems in basements Creating livable spaces...
2024 Trade Show Preview
World of ConcreteExhibits: January 23-25Education: January 22-25Las Vegas Convention Centerwww.worldofconcrete.com When the new year rolls around, so does the trade show schedule. Trade shows can be overwhelming, with thousands of attendees and hundreds of...
Waterproofing Amenity Decks
By Richard C. Hayden, GRP ASLA-EmeritusPhoto by Alan Karchmer Multiple stepped roof structures on the Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE) building in Charlottesville, Virginia, are protected by Hydrotech’s Garden Roof and Architectural Paver/Wood Tile Ultimate...
Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges
By Iltaz Alam, GCPPhotos courtesy of GCP How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of high end residential, commercial...
Creating a Healthy Crawl Space
By Patrick Nevison, P.E.(4) Photos courtesy of Metropolitan Industries A finished crawl space, above. An unfinished crawl space below at left, and the same crawl space after encapsulation, at right. Excess moisture in a crawl space can lead to several issues...
Case Study: Ocean City Boardwalk, New Jersey
By ISI Building ProductsPhotos courtesy ISI Building Products Smart Crawl Space EncapsulationOutside construction trades and building science circles, few homeowners grasp how impactful the crawl space can be to the overall health of a structure. Since nearly 30...
