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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
Relieving Hydrostatic Pressure
Drainage systems are a key component of any below-grade waterproofing job. Here, a dimple drain sheet will direct water to the perforated pipe set in washed gravel at the base of the footing. One critical component of any waterproofing system is removing...
Backup Sump Pump Systems
Every Homeowner Should Consider this Basic Upgrade By Blake Jeffery Most homeowners understand that they have a primary sump pump in their basement to protect them from flooding. This main pump is usually hard-wired to the home’s electrical system for...
Livable Basements
These before-and-after photos show how proper waterproofing, structural repair, and lighting can transform below-grade living space. An increasing number of homeowners are choosing to upgrade their basements. Whether it’s for use as an in-law apartment,...
Commercial Above Grade
A Green Roof for Liberty Island
By Linda Velazquez The Statue of Liberty Museum is the most monumental addition to Liberty Island since the statue herself. More than that, it allows millions more visitors to enjoy the Statue of Liberty experience and be inspired by her history and message of freedom...
Elastomeric Coatings: Misconceptions, Myths, and Key Considerations
By Chadwick Collins Roof coatings have been an essential part of the roofing industry for decades. While the long, proven track record for these products is a testament to their value, the roof coatings industry is constantly looking for new opportunities...
Case Study: Shoshone Power Plant
Photo Courtesy JRebekah Ellyn/Shutterstock The Shoshone Power Plant was built nearly a century ago, deep in a river canyon near Cody, Wyoming.The town, located 50 miles east of Yellowstone Park, was founded by the famous wild west showman William “Buffalo Bill” Cody...
Structural Repairs
Working With Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber makes basement structural repair easier and more profitable. Whether the job calls for straps, staples, or whole sheets of material, there’s a product on the market to fit your needs. In terms of weight-to-strength ratio, carbon fiber is...
Commercial Grade Sump Pumps Provide the Answer to Flooding
Heavy-duty submersible effluent pumps from Hydromatic demonstrates the high quality components used in commercial-grade equipment: The cutaway at left shows multiple strainer inlets, a bronze impeller mounted on a stainless steel shaft, top and bottom...
Commercial Sump Pump Systems
by Brendan Bates An A to Z guide on best practicesVariable speed controllers, such as this one from Metropolitan Industries, can significantly reduce costs, by reducing the size of the emergency stand-by generator, the sump, and the electrical cost...
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