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
Waterproofing Basement Floor Slabs and Walls
By Vanessa Salvia Dimple membranes such as those seen here are commonly installed as an accessory to a drain tile system. The advantages of having a basement are clear: Where land values are high, they become very cost effective because they provide...
Effective Waterproofing for ICF Structures
By Brian Corder PolyWall Detail Strip applied to primed footing Protecting a structure from moisture is a critical part of any construction, especially below grade. There are two levels defined by building codes to protect a structure from water. Dampproofing protects...
High Performance Crawlspace Liners
By Ryan McCoy A typical crawlspace liner installation by Central Illinois Insulation Humidity levels inside an unsealed or poorly encapsulated crawlspace are often higher than anywhere else in the home. Moisture can come from several different sources,...
Commercial Above Grade
Which is a Better Roofing System – TPO, EPDM, or PVC? Part 1
By Joel Lozon If you are in the market for a new roof, then you’ve likely already realized that there are a lot of choices to make. With so many choices, though, some leave the decisions to their roofing contractor. We just let them tell us what we should do. If you...
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...
Structural Repairs
Void Fill and Underpinning at the University of Florida
A biomedical building on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainsville was showing signs of foundation failure. There were visible stress stair-step cracks in the brick veneer, the veneer was pulling away from the building and a large crack...
Grouts for Waterproofing and Repair
Polyurethane grouts can stabilize soils, fill voids, and seal leaking infrastructure. There are many options for repairing leaks in concrete structures. One of the oldest, yet least understood repair methods utilizes polyurethane chemical grouts that react...
Electronic Leak Detection: An Update
New electronic leak detection methods can locate even the smallest leaks with pinpoint accuracy on both vertical and horizontal surfaces For almost two decades, electronic leak detection (ELD) has been used in North America to test for leaks in new and...
