Current Issue
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
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 YourselfJohn Bryant, owner of AquaGuard...
Sealing Active Water Leaks
Water and moisture in the basement will considerably reduce the value of a home. That’s because moisture allows mold to grow, and the musty smell is not only unpleasant, but can also cause health disorders. Leaky foundation walls in commercial structures...
Commercial Above Grade
Waterproofing Pool Decks
By Vanessa Salvia A knock-down texture for a pool deck is an affordable option that keeps a pool deck cool and protects the concrete. Concrete is more vulnerable than it seems, especially when it comes to water damage. Since a pool deck is constantly...
InsulFoam’s Geofoam Completes Swimming Pool
With a lightweight payload, Midtown 360 project crews were able to quickly install nearly 13,720 cubic feet of material. Nearly 50 percent of the population of Orem, Utah, is comprised of young families with children under the age of 18 years old. This relatively high...
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,...
Structural Repairs
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...
Commercial Carbon Fiber Repair
By Bob Thompson It has been nearly 15 years since carbon fiber first made its emergence into the civil engineering arena. Today, more and more structural engineers are using carbon fiber to design a variety of structural repairs. The most common use is retrofitting...
