Managing Shrinkage Cracks in HCA-Waterproofed Concrete Structures

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Beyond 6-Mil Poly: The Case for Class A Vapor Barriers

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Polyurea Coatings: A Fast-Curing Solution for Waterproofing Concrete Decks

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Deep Foundation Waterproofing: Why a Holistic Approach Matters

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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.

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Commercial Roofing – Single-ply, built-up, and ballasted roofing, reflective cool roofing, electronic leak detection, vegetated “green roof” systems, and spray-on coatings.

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Residential Below Grade

Sump Pumps: Advances and Installation

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...

Thrive in Hard Times

Thrive in Hard Times

by Wesley Minor Contractors can build a thriving business by providing basement waterproofing systems  and partially finished basements Expanding business in a slow economy may seem impossible. Yet, many experienced contractors have found that even in...

Commercial Above Grade

Greener Waterproofing

Greener Waterproofing

This massive 105-unit condo complex in Philadephia, Pa. used Rub-R-Wall, a water-based, spray applied membrane, to seal foundation walls reaching 23 feet high.  It was covered with a dimple board for drainage and backfill protection. The green building...

Light and Watertight

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...

Structural Repairs

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In today’s fast-paced commercial construction landscape, polyurea and polyurethane-based deck coating systems have become indispensable for their exceptional combination of durability, flexibility, and performance. Read more: www.waterproofmag.com/2025/09/pur-based-systems-a-high-performance-concrete-protection-and-traffi... ... See MoreSee Less
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