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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
Understanding Hydrostatic Pressure
By Vanessa Salvia The filter fabric heat bonded to the dimples faces towards the backfill to promote drainage and reduce hydrostatic pressure on the foundation wall. Hydrostatic pressure is an important topic for waterproofing professionals to understand....
Case Study: Interior Basement Waterproofing
By ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing Above you can see the old sump pump setup. An open sump pit can allow objects and debris to fall in and clog the system. It can also be a safety hazard! In a Pennsylvania home, a homeowner with a basement was plagued...
Choosing and Installing Sump Pumps
By Vanessa Salvia Photo courtesy of Crawlspace Depot A typical installation of a submersible sump pump system in a crawl space. This system utilizes a cast-iron sump pump, basin, and check valve. Sump pumps are an essential tool for waterproofing professionals looking...
Commercial Above Grade
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...
Benefits of Opting for a Liquid-Applied Roof Coating Over a Complete Tear-off
By Edward Klonowski Images courtesy of Gaco A durable, sealed roof is critical to protecting and insulating a building and its tenants. Many commercial roofing manufacturers offer warranties on the lifespan of commercial roofs (e.g., Holcim Building...
Structural Repairs
Options for Structural Repair Piering, grouting, crack repair, and carbon fiber
By Vanessa Salvia A closeup of Safe Basements's SaberTooth Pier system. In the old days, a contractor would have to dig down outside a house to fix a crack in a foundation. Any plants or structures like a deck would become casualties. Next would come the...
Great Work, Wrong Problem
By Dave Hutcher To seal or not to seal, that is the question . . . I’ll never forget the wonderful couple I met in the fall of 1999. They called me out to their home in central Pennsylvania to see what could be done about water entering their basement...
Crystalline vs. Gel Waterproofing
By Mario Baggio A vertical, below-grade application of biochemically modified gel. In the ongoing search for a waterproofing system that not only protects but also extends the lifespan of a concrete structure, the focus has shifted from short-term surface...
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