Cool Roofing
By Vanessa Salvia The Cool Roof Rating Council explains that a cool roof is one that strongly reflects sunlight (solar energy) and also cools itself by efficiently emitting any heat that was absorbed. The U.S. Department of Energy’s document, “Consumer...
Choosing and Installing Sump Pumps
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of Crawlspace Depot A typical installation of a submersible sump pump system in a crawl space. This system utilizes a cast-iron sump pump, basin, and check valve. Sump pumps are an essential tool for waterproofing professionals looking...
Asbestos in the Waterproofing Industry
By Gregory Fahrenbruch Testing showed that this was brown asbestos-containing glue on the wall. Asbestos is a scary word for a homeowner to hear because of its reputation for causing harmful lung conditions. Asbestos exists in homes that waterproofers...
Summer 2023 News
Polyglass USA launched Club Premio, a new and improved contractor rewards program. Their previous program, QRewards, was retired, though existing customers will find their history and built-up points seamlessly transferred. The new Club Premio includes an...
Spring 2023 News
MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, has finished a substantial expansion project. The expansion added 48,000 square feet to the production area and the acquisition of new...
Waterproofing in High Humidity
Crawl space with poor vapor barrier installation and no waterproofing on exterior walls. As a result, condensation is forming on the ductwork, water is seeping through the foundation wall, and the insulation is degraded.
Case Study – Hyatt House Miami Airport Hotel
Miami Airport Hotel in South Miami, Florida, requiring more than 30,000 square feet of new roof underlayment. Maxx Leverage Roofing & Restoration is a licensed roofing company with more than two decades of experience operating out of Idaho, Oregon, Florida,...
Case Study – Bowed Block Wall Repair
Unidirectional, vertical 6-inch carbon strips installed on the repaired wall. A contractor from EcoSpect out of Syracuse, New York, was called out to look at a bowing concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall discovered in the basement during a home inspection being performed...
Case Study – Miami’s Brickell View Terrace Apartments
Brickell Terrace is a five-story condo complex situated minutes from the beach M3 Roofing is a residential and commercial roofing company in Miami, Florida, run by the husband-and-wife team of Xavier and Michelle Molina. This family operated business is known for its...
Residential Basement Waterproofing Crucial Before Selling
An Ohio Basement Authority crew member places BasementGutter in the trench.
