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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
Crawlspace Monitoring: The why, the how, and the differences
By Vanessa Salvia Basement Defender products used for the crawlspace encapsulation shown are SilverGlo wall liner on the walls and CleanSpace vapor liner on the top. Visible is a AGM 12V battery, an Aprilaire 1850 dehumidifier, and a Basement Defender...
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...
Waterproofing Basement Floor Slabs and Walls
By Vanessa Salvia Dimple membranes such as those seen here are commonly installed as an accessory to a drain tile system. The advantages of having a basement are clear: Where land values are high, they become very cost effective because they provide...
Commercial Above Grade
Vapor Barriers and Underslab Solutions
By Vanessa Salvia Viper II 10-mil Class A vapor barrier being installed for a new city hall building in Wisconsin. The barrier was sealed to the foundation wall at the height of the concrete slab prior to concrete placement. Vapor barriers are a moisture control...
Managing Weight & Water In a Green Roof
By Vanessa Salvia It is clear that a roof can have far more value than just being used as a place for air conditioning units. When a homeowner includes plans for a vegetated roof, the vegetated roof components can extend the roof life and can provide a patio for...
Choosing the Right Weather Barriers
By Errol Bull, P.E., CSI SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams, used Elemax 100% silicone air and water resistive barrier. Photos courtesy of Momentive Performance MaterialsWhether it’s blazing heat and torrential downpour, or harsh winds and icy snowfall,...
Structural Repairs
Carbon Fiber for Structural Repair
By Vanessa Salvia Carbon fiber is being used around the world to repair and strengthen concrete. Here, a roof deck on the island of Mauritius is being repaired after a catastrophic fire. Carbon fiber is the strongest man-made material in the world. That...
Livable Basements
By Vanessa SalviaBehind-the-scenes choices for a comfortable space.As a homeowner buying a house, you’re paying for any space in the basement. Wouldn’t it be nice if that basement could become part of the home’s livable, usable space rather than the part of the house...
Integral Waterproofing on Commercial Jobs
Waterproofing admixures can eliminate the need for membranes. They can even self-seal hairline cracks. Concrete is the world’s most versatile construction material. When mixed and placed in accordance with accepted standards, it offers outstanding...
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