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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
Taking the Vents Out of Vented Crawlspaces
By Lindsay Brecheisen and Jonathan Coulter Enclosed crawlspaces improve the air quality and energy efficiency of the living space above. Crawlspace foundations are a popular feature in building construction throughout the United States. They are a go-to for most...
Livable Basements
Behind-the-scenes choices for a comfortable space. By Vanessa Salvia 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...
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...
Commercial Above Grade
Green Roof for A Stadium
Adapted from Greenroofs.com For many, summer means baseball. In 2015, the oldest baseball stadium in the U.S., the Boston Red Sox’ home field Fenway Park underwent a major upgrade, including enhanced Wi-Fi and two new 30-foot-high jumbotrons. One of the...
A Watertight Urban Oasis
Renovations of the famed water features at Fountain Place focused on waterproofing with seamless, flexible, chemical and UV resistant coatings. Fountain Place in Dallas, Texas is as well known for its beautiful fountains as it is for the building itself, a...
Options for Underslab Waterproofing
By Ashley Gee Perm Ratings and Puncture Resistance – Striking the Right Balance for Optimum Performance The use of underslab vapor retarders/barriers has long been regarded as an effective, economical way to control moisture migration through concrete. The...
Structural Repairs
Livable Basements
Behind-the-scenes choices for a comfortable space. By Vanessa Salvia 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...
Integral Waterproofing on Commercial Jobs
Waterproofing admixures can eliminate the need for membranes. They can even self-seal hairline cracks. Concrete is the world’s most versatile construction material. When mixed and placed in accordance with accepted standards, it offers outstanding...
Hybrid Sealants for Crack Repair by Richard Catley
Hybrid sealants are gaining popularity due to various performance properties. Here, a hybrid sealant is being used to seal a large expansion joint. For years, the most commonly used sealants and caulks in the commercial building industry included...
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