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
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...
Sustainability: Strategies to combine Effectiveness and Eco-friendliness
Waterproofing companies can take advantage of the "green building" movement by using products that last longer, use less resources, and are healthier for the building occupant. Construction is no longer just about building and development,” begins one...
Sump Pumps: Advances and Installation
by Clark Ricks It’s a nightmare every homeowner dreads: The basement flooded, belongings soaked. Carpeting and drywall ruined and waterlogged. While a comprehensive waterproofing and drainage system has many components, sump pumps are considered the...
Commercial Above Grade
Advances in Commercial Waterproofing
Waterproofing technology is advancing in all its many segments. From sump pumps to rooftops, new materials and know-how are helping create structures that are better-performing and more cost-effective than ever before. As we emerge from the greatest...
Light and Watertight
Simplifying The Two Essentials Of A Planted Roof -By Michael McAuley As waterproofing professionals know, one of the most crucial jobs of any roof system is to keep water out of the building. With this in mind, it seems one of the last things a designer...
The Key to a Successful Roof Coating
Roof Coating Application and Performance Tips By James R. Kirby Roof coatings are designed for protecting and extending the service life of roof assemblies for new construction and more commonly, existing roof coverings, such as BUR, metal, modified...