Summer 2008 Back Issue
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Midwest Flooding
Dealing with Drainage
Crack Repair for CMU Foundations
Getting Flat Roofs to Perform
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Midwest Flooding
By Melissa Morton
Torrential rainfall in the upper Midwest has flooded hundreds of square miles along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Waterproofers are helping out as much as they can.
Dealing with Drainage
By Dan Calabrese
Every building needs a drainage system. This involves everything from properly sloping the lot to ensuring drain tiles and sump pumps are adequate.
Crack Repair for CMU Foundations
By Clark Ricks
Concrete block, or CMU is commonly used for basement walls in much of the country. Modern materials have created new options for repairing the cracks that inevitably appear.
Getting Flat Roofs to Perform
By Dan Calabrese
Standard in commercial construction, flat roofs are also common for residential work in some regions. The key to performance is proper installation, quality materials and a slight pitch.
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