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The stories and features in the magazine are geared toward hardworking contractors and small business owners who need relevant information, written in plain English, applicable to his business and jobsite.
WATERPROOF! Magazine reaches virtually every segment of the waterproofing industry. Coverage includes:
Residential Below Grade – Spray-applied foundation sealants, self-adhered sheet goods, footing drain tiles, dimple membranes and sump pump systems, crack repair, carbon fiber straps, piering, basement finishing, crawl-space, mold remediation, and moisture management.
Commercial Above and Below Grade – Subway tunnels, wastewater treatment plants, all facets of commercial and industrial waterproofing, underslab barriers, crystalline admixtures, polyurea coatings, curtain grouting, waterstops, blindside, above-grade air barriers, joint sealants and more.
Commercial Roofing – Single-ply, built-up, and ballasted roofing, reflective cool roofing, electronic leak detection, vegetated “green roof” systems, and spray-on coatings.
In the Current Issue:
Residential Below Grade
Livable Basements
By Vanessa SalviaBehind-the-scenes choices for a comfortable space.As a homeowner buying a house, you’re paying for any space in the basement. Wouldn’t it be nice if that basement could become part of the home’s livable, usable space rather than the part of the house...
Dimple Drain Sheets
Waterproofing membranes are a critical component for keeping basements dry, but they’re only half the solution. In most areas of the country, a drainage system is needed to relieve hydrostatic pressure and extend the life of the membrane. A foundation...
Do’s and Don’ts of Basement Drainage
Many factors and variables determine how to best address a waterproofing or drainage issue. The Basement Health Association hosted a panel discussion on this topic a few years ago at a regional meeting. Don’t Limit Yourself John Bryant, owner of AquaGuard...
Commercial Above Grade
Cold vs. Hot-applied Liquid Applied Membranes and Coatings
By Greg Austin There are many obvious reasons why durability is important for commercial construction and the waterproofing of covered podiums and plaza decks, green roofs, balconies, and terraces. Most of these public areas need to withstand foot traffic,...
Case Study: Pool Deck Crack Repair
The American Restoration company out of San Francisco, California, was hired to repair a cracking concrete slab around a swimming pool. They had two concerns: First, they did not want this crack to re-open through their surface coating, and second, they were worried...
Waterproofing Alternative Construction Cobb, Straw, Wood Chip Block
By Vanessa Salvia Rain screen furring strips installed over plastered straw bale wall just before vertical siding is installed. Plant-based materials such as fibers made from straw, have been used as building materials for thousands of years. It wasn’t...
Structural Repairs
Membranes for Water Tanks
Epoxies, acrylics, polyurethanes and cementitious slurries (shown here) are all used as tank coatings. Most Americans take drinking water for granted. We expect clear, contaminant-free water to be instantly available at the turn of a faucet. Behind this...
Utility Tunnel Repairs
Kansas Town Turns to Polyurethane Grouts for Solution By Deb Hammacher Like most municipalities, Olathe, Kansas, faces the challenge of water infiltrating its sewer system through cracked pipes and leaking manholes. Treating storm water is an expense no...
Remedial Waterproofing
Dealing With Water Issues On Existing Buildings — By Melissa Morton Remediating the waterproofing and drainage for a New England hotel involved installing a 60-foot-long French drain under the hotel deck. Even though the beachfront hotel in Connecticut...
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