Author: Shane Mayer

Twip of the Day – Interior Waterproofing Solutions

Interior basement waterproofing is as critical to water penetration prevention as exterior waterproofing. You will have water damage issues when there is either a build up of water leaking down into your basement, or there is a blockage in a pipe somewhere that is stopping water from going anywhere and therefore accumulating in this area…. Read more »

New Customer Service Option

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leading innovator in the waterproofing industry. Keeping up with their reputation for ingenuity and the manufacture of reliable, quality waterproofing solutions, they offer a brand new way to communicate with customer service representatives. Just visit the Mar-flex website anytime between 9AM-5PM Monday through Friday, and Eastern Standard Time…. Read more »

Applying Hydraulic Cement to Damp Basements

Damp basements cause structural damage and allow the propagation of mold, which is harmful to any occupant’s health. Water seeps in through the walls of your basement and results in the formation of molds and rust. Water leakage is caused by cracks in the basement floor and walls. You can use hydraulic cement to prevent… Read more »

Introducing UltriSeal

UltriSeal is Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products’ newest product. Many reputable competitors manufacture concrete sealers, and some manufacture radon sealers, but no one offers them in the same product. For this, Mar-flex has developed UltriSeal, with the versatility to be painted on any concrete surface, from foundation walls to the driveway. UltriSeal isn’t just a… Read more »

How to Know If You Need a Floor Vapor Barrier

“If you are installing hardwood flooring over concrete, you will need a floor vapor barrier between the concrete and the wood. Indeed, you will likely find this is part of the warranty coverage for this flooring. If you install the hardwood directly on the concrete, you will find that moisture from the soil will evaporate through the… Read more »

New Online Catalog

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is making it easier than ever to view our selection of durable and efficient waterproofing solutions. Our entire catalog has been uploaded to the website and put in a reader format, so that you can view our entire catalog online. Make sure to check out our products and call us… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Reducing Damp Proofing Costs

When moisture penetrates a structure, it can cause serious and costly damage. This is why creating a damp proof basement will prevent a lot of headaches. Since prevention is far more effective than restoration, you can cut major future costs by simply dampproofing. When dampproofing, always fit a good solid water membrane between your concrete… Read more »

A Generation of Innovation – Mar-Flex Products

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is widely known as the leading innovator in the waterproofing industry. They earned this reputation by introducing unique and world-changing solutions such as the Geo-Mat (the world’s first 100% recycled drainage board) and ShockWave (winner of the Most Innovative Product at the World of Concrete Expo) 100% recycled drainage boards, Mar-flex Concrete Control… Read more »

Easy Access Distribution

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leading innovator in the waterproofing industry. Our products are popular nationwide, and you can find them on new builds all across the country. Now its easier to find Mar-flex products near you with Mar-flex’s Distribution Finder tool. Just type your zip code into our Distribution Finder and you… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Basement Leak Sealer – Choosing the Best

Many homeowners eventually deal with basement leak issues. The main cause of these issues is water infiltration coming from the ground outside, into the concrete blocks, or even through a solid concrete foundation. There are many concrete sealers out there made to help solve this problem, but they will be rendered ineffective unless the water… Read more »