Whenever a city experiences rapid growth, a building boom is front and center to accommodate all the new professionals coming to town. Welcome to Charlotte, largest city of North Carolina, and home to a growing business hub. According to Forbes magazine, Charlotte is now the second largest banking center in the United States, only behind… Read more »
Author: Shane Mayer
Basement Waterproofing is the Foundation of Brotherly Love
The City of Brotherly Love certainly knows a thing or two about great architecture. From the American Philosophical Society to the First Bank of the United States, there is no shortage of old, historical buildings that played a part in the forming of the United States. In fact, the Historical Commission of Philadelphia lists 22,000… Read more »
Foundation Waterproofing Saves Philadelphia From April Showers
Philadelphia is one of America’s most historic cities, and its residents rely on foundation waterproofing membranes to keep their homes safe and secure. Mar-flex’s network of basement waterproofing distributors provide homeowners and homebuilders in The City of Brotherly Love with the world’s most advanced technology for preserving below-grade structures. The result is a perfect marriage… Read more »
Can Knoxville’s Basement Waterproofing Stand More Water?
February has been surprisingly wet for the residents of Knoxville, TN. Nearly three inches of snow have hit the ground in the second month of 2015, and rainfall has been even greater. With a major winter storm sweeping the region, the question on many Knoxville residents is: will my basement waterproofing hold? Knoxville residents looking… Read more »
Basement Waterproofing in Charlotte’s Winter Storms
How does snowfall impact basement waterproofing? This will soon be a critical question for below-grade structures in Charlotte, NC. The city and surrounding area are currently under a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service. According to NOAA, families in Charlotte will face up to eight inches of snow by this evening. So, back… Read more »
Five Things To See At World of Concrete 2015
1) Learn about Green Building Materials In Public Projects NEW! Building Successful Public Projects, Thursday, February 5, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, LVCC South Hall, Room S219 Mar-Flex is the industry leader in green waterproofing products because we believe these innovative materials represent the future of our industry. This year, World of Concrete is affirming… Read more »
Boom in Building and Waterproofing in Philadelphia / Francisville
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting a boom in building in the Francisville area of Philadelphia. New construction means the need for new basement waterproofing and drainage board systems, which are particularly important for cities located on the waterfront. The real estate developers heading up new home construction in Francisville include MJL Properties, a local business… Read more »
Telescoping Vents Extend Functionality
Mar-flex’s telescoping vents, which we call Vortex Vents, make it easy to ensure basements are safe during floods. The technical difficulty of installing normal flood vents has caused many homeowners to forgo this critical safety technology. That problem set our R&D department to work, and the resulting telescoping vents are a wonder of engineering. Made… Read more »
Green Building: New Solar Plant Coming To Charlotte
Last week, Duke Energy announced plans to build a 13-Megawatt solar energy facility at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps. This is promising vote of confidence for green technology from an organization that thrives on its pragmatism and good judgement. As one of the world leaders in the development of green building materials for below-grade waterproofing,… Read more »
New Homes Fuel Need For Basement Waterproofing In Knoxville
The Knoxville News Sentinel is reporting a boom in new home construction and an increase in home prices in Knox County, near Knoxville, TN. Building permits for new homes in the county increased for two consecutive years according to the report. It is a promising sign for the county, which had a contracting construction market… Read more »
