The best way to waterproof any structure, whether you are a family looking to build a new home, a contractor or an architect looking to create a building that will last the test of time, is with a complete basement waterproofing system. Spray-on below grade waterproofing products, like our green waterproofing membrane Fusion UV, prevent water from contacting and deteriorating the structure itself. Fusion UV can also be applied above ground, to waterproof an entire structure, and has the benefit of being compatible with poured walls, cinder, stucco, steel, wood and galvanized metal. Not to brag, but that versatility saves our customers a lot of headaches. Even with a great below grade waterproofing membrane, however, moisture can still build up between the exterior wall and the soil. That is where a drainage board comes into play.

Drainage boards, like such as ShockWave, the only 100% recycled drainage board on the market, cover waterproofing membranes and channel water away from the structure. They also reduce hydrostatic pressure on basement walls, vastly decreasing the likelihood that a crack will form in the foundation. Like waterproofing membranes, drainage boards must be installed during the initial construction of a building, in fact, they play a crucial role in the construction process by protecting the waterproofing membrane from damaging rocks and dirt during the backfill process.

When you seek to waterproof a building, remember: go with a complete waterproofing system. Your building will last far longer. In fact, Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products offers our customers a Limited Lifetime Warranty on when they use our highest LEED certified waterproofing system, combining ShockWave and Fusion UV. Even if you choose not to waterproof your home with Mar-flex’s industry leading waterproofing materials,that should give you an idea of how long a high quality basement waterproofing system will last.