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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
Breathing Easy With Good Indoor Air Quality, Starting with the Basement
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of BILCO As homeowners increasingly transform their basements into livable spaces — home theaters, offices, workout rooms, and family gathering areas — the importance of maintaining healthy indoor air quality in these...
Moisture Management in Basements
By Erika Lacroix Photos courtesy of EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems Installation of external, subsoil drainage system to prevent water from entering basement wall. Basement moisture problems are one of the most common challenges in residential construction and...
Properly Encapsulating a Crawlspace
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of CrawlSpace Depot For many homeowners, the crawlspace is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind area. However, leaving this space unchecked can lead to moisture problems, poor indoor air quality, and wasted energy. Properly...
Commercial Above Grade
Integrating the Control Layers: Coordinating air barriers, vapor retarders, and insulation in commercial enclosures
By Jonnie Hasan, P.E. (Vice President) Building Science & Business Development for IMETCO, M. Eng (Sustainable Smart Cities), M. Eng (Structural), BECxP, CxA+BE, and Wes Settlemyre, Commercial Channel Director for GMX, IIBEC, CSI, SWRI Photos courtesy...
Advanced Roof Membrane Systems and Extreme-Weather Resilience: TPO, EPDM, PVC, and hybrid systems
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Polyglass Polyglass Modifleece LWIC installation by McEnany Roofing Inc. Paid Advertisement As storms intensify and build-ing codes tighten, roofing manufacturers and contractors are rethinking everything from...
Beyond 6-Mil Poly: The Case for Class A Vapor Barriers
By Vanessa SalviaImages courtesy of ISI Building Products 10-mil Class A vapor barrier installed on a commercial project. Image shows penetrations and seams sealed with vapor-retarding tape. Moisture intrusion through concrete slabs remains one of the most challenging...
Structural Repairs
The Role of High Voltage Electronic Leak Detection in Waterproofing Integrity
By Jim Campbell, Operations Manager, Tinker & Rasor Photos courtesy of Tinker & Rasor In the world of commercial roofing, maintaining waterproofing integrity is a non-negotiable priority. Leaks in roofing systems can lead to costly damage,...
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...
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...
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