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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
Creating a Healthy Crawl Space
By Patrick Nevison, P.E.(4) Photos courtesy of Metropolitan Industries A finished crawl space, above. An unfinished crawl space below at left, and the same crawl space after encapsulation, at right. Excess moisture in a crawl space can lead to several issues...
Case Study: Ocean City Boardwalk, New Jersey
By ISI Building ProductsPhotos courtesy ISI Building Products Smart Crawl Space EncapsulationOutside construction trades and building science circles, few homeowners grasp how impactful the crawl space can be to the overall health of a structure. Since nearly 30...
Employer Responsibilities To Employees and Law
By Gregory FahrenbruchPhotos courtesy of Gregory Fahrenbruch Asbestos-containing tiles in a basement where a home had water damage. Employers responsible for asbestos-related issues differ from those who do not work with asbestos but may have a potential for exposure...
Commercial Above Grade
Advancements and Best Practices in Air and Vapor Barriers
By Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Polyglass USA Polyglass VertiWrap VPL air barrier membrane permits the passage of water vapor, while acting as a barrier to air and liquid water (above and below). The fundamental role of air and vapor barriers in...
Built-Up Roofing 101 Q&A
— Answers by Abby Feinstein, CertainTeed Director of Product ManagementWhat Is Built-up Roofing?Built-up roofing or BUR is one of the oldest roofing methods still in use today. It consists of multiple layers of hot asphalt being applied between ply sheets thereby...
The Commercial Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Systems
By Rose MorrisonImage Source: https://unsplash.com In commercial roofing, finding a lasting system while providing cost savings is crucial for long-term success. Built-up roofing (BUR) systems can be the trusted solution, offering significant benefits that few other...
Structural Repairs
Case Study – Bowed Block Wall Repair
Unidirectional, vertical 6-inch carbon strips installed on the repaired wall. A contractor from EcoSpect out of Syracuse, New York, was called out to look at a bowing concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall discovered in the basement during a home inspection being performed...
Crack Repair For Foundations
By Vanessa Salvia In extreme cases, piering or jacking must be done to stabilize a foundation. A cracked foundation on a home or other structure is a building owner’s nightmare. It’s also not so pleasant for the waterproofing contractor either, because fixing a...
Moisture Meters Are Essential For Roofers
By Del Williams Excess water in roofing materials after a disaster can lead to mold growth and material rot long after the initial incident.For roofing contractors dealing with any disaster where water intrusion plays a role, such as heavy rainstorms, hurricanes, or...
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