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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
Sustainable Roofing
By Richard C. Hayden, GRP ASLA-Emeritus Photo courtesy of American Hydrotech This 267,000 square-foot extensive garden roof assembly in Englewood, New Jersey, used architectural pavers and wood tile. Sustainability is a term that has evolved over time and...
Waterproofing in the Era of Climate Change: Building for an Uncertain Future
by Vanessa Salvia Photos courtesy of Kryton International The SuperPier at the historic Pier 57 in New York underwent an extensive redevelopment. The application started with the team waterproofing the underwater vaults and pits by adding KIM to the...
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...
Structural Repairs
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...
Leak Detection Systems Explained
By Joe Dakin An aerial view of many leaks in a roof.Nearly all dictionary definitions state that a leak is the result of an accident — losing or admitting contents through a hole or crack in the barrier which was supposed to prevent those losses or gains. A leak is...
Protecting a Foundation From Drought
By Vanessa Salvia Periods of drought not only wreak havoc on a home’s landscaping, extreme dryness wreaks havoc on a home’s foundation too. In an age of climate change, some areas are becoming both more wet and more dry, which is a cycle that can cause...
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