Winter 2025 News
Everest Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-performance roof coatings, released its new specification document for Fluorostar, a field-applied PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) roof coating. Formulated with Kynar Aquatec, a PVDF resin from Arkema, Fluorostar offers...
Carbon Fiber: The New Standard in Structural Repair for Basements
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Emecole Metro Emecole’s Carbon Fiber Stitching Dogs are used for slab crack repair. Each Stitching Dog fits into a single 1/4-inch saw cut. In recent years, the field of basement and foundation repair has seen a...
Built-Up Roofing 101 Q&A
— Answers by Abby Feinstein, CertainTeed Director of Product ManagementWhat Is Built-up Roofing?Built-up roofing or BUR is one of the oldest roofing methods still in use today. It consists of multiple layers of hot asphalt being applied between ply sheets thereby...
The Commercial Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Systems
By Rose MorrisonImage Source: https://unsplash.com In commercial roofing, finding a lasting system while providing cost savings is crucial for long-term success. Built-up roofing (BUR) systems can be the trusted solution, offering significant benefits that few other...
Foundation Repair Using Push Piers And Helical Piers
By Patrick Nevison, P.E. Photos courtesy of Safe Basements Grain storage building walls pushed back to plumb with steel buttresses supported by SafeBase helical piers and footings lifted and rotated with SafeBase push piers. Installing steel pilings with...
Blindside Waterproofing Techniques, Challenges, and Advancements
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of EPRO EPRO’s PreTak product is used on an office development situated on a former gas station and car service facility in Los Angeles. PreTak is a pre-applied vertical and horizontal HDPE sheet waterproofing membrane...
Fall 2024 News
[Rayleigh Essex, Sept. 10, 2024] – Proteus Waterproofing, a leading provider of waterproof solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with ACO Building Drainage, a specialist in water management. The collaboration aims to enhance the design and installation of...
Case Study: Terra-Lok Triumph
The ProblemKing Mesa Gin in Lamesa, Texas, faced significant water intrusion in the basement’s “press pit,” threatening the safety of its personnel and the integrity of its equipment and products. As a major producer of U.S.-certified organic cotton,...
PVC Membrane Solutions For Aquatic Facility Decks
By Matthew Sands Photos courtesy of Renolit Aquatic facilities are continuously looking for new waterproofing options for the surrounding deck area of the pool as well as wet areas such as locker rooms at commercial athletic facilities, YMCAs, private...
Benefits of Opting for a Liquid-Applied Roof Coating Over a Complete Tear-off
By Edward Klonowski Images courtesy of Gaco A durable, sealed roof is critical to protecting and insulating a building and its tenants. Many commercial roofing manufacturers offer warranties on the lifespan of commercial roofs (e.g., Holcim Building...
