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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
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...
Effective Waterproofing for ICF Structures
By Brian Corder PolyWall Detail Strip applied to primed footing Protecting a structure from moisture is a critical part of any construction, especially below grade. There are two levels defined by building codes to protect a structure from water. Dampproofing protects...
High Performance Crawlspace Liners
By Ryan McCoy A typical crawlspace liner installation by Central Illinois Insulation Humidity levels inside an unsealed or poorly encapsulated crawlspace are often higher than anywhere else in the home. Moisture can come from several different sources,...
Commercial Above Grade
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,...
Benefits of Ballasted Roofing
By Vanessa Salvia The 21,600 square foot garden roof assembly at 1225 Connecticut Ave. in Washington, DC, is an example of a ballasted roof. A ballasted roof is an assembly in which a membrane is loose laid, and then something holds it down. There's no...
Structural Repairs
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...
Hybrid Sealants for Crack Repair by Richard Catley
Hybrid sealants are gaining popularity due to various performance properties. Here, a hybrid sealant is being used to seal a large expansion joint. For years, the most commonly used sealants and caulks in the commercial building industry included...
Waterproofing Decks
Horizontal surfaces exposed to the weather can be difficult to waterproof. Inadequate slope can create areas of standing water. In colder climates, freeze/thaw cycles impose additional challenges. Frequently, it has to stand up to foot traffic as well....
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