When it comes to waterproofing your basement, you can finish the job in several ways. There are many pros and cons associated with both interior and exterior waterproofing. In order to choose which is most effective for your situation, we’ll lay out a few of the details. If you find cracks or holes in your… Read more »

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Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is one of the biggest innovators in the entire waterproofing industry. Keeping up with this reputation for ingenuity and invention, Mar-flex introduces the new UltriSeal concrete sealant. UltriSeal is built to protect against radon and other harmful chemicals in the environment around your home. Its built with versatility in mind,… Read more »

Basement moisture is dangerous, in that it forms mold and mildew, as well as degrades the durability of your foundation. Eradication of this moisture is vital, and in order to successful remove it, you must find the causes of it. Much of your basement leakage could be due to inadequate grading. Inadequate grading refers to… Read more »

Mar-flex caters to architects, with premium products for multi-family, residential, and commercial construction. Our labs are continuously pursuing new solutions to keep pace with changing codes, regulations and requirements, meaning that architects can count on Mar-flex for reliable products and proper spec’s. Mar-flex sets the industry standard for superior water-based and solvent-based membranes, including the… Read more »

Every year, during the rainy season, many homes are plagued by flooded basements. There are several types of dry basement systems that help prevent damage from moisture that enters the structure. The best solution to fix a wet basement is to the regulate the water flow from the roof, through siding and gutters. However, even… Read more »

In larger structures, moisture laden air migrates into the inner environment from the outside climate. This moisture migrates far enough into the assembly to become cooled down and formed back into puddles of water. This liquid water corrodes metals in the building assembly, providing one of the ingredients for mold growth. Also this moisture saturates… Read more »

If you find basement floor cracks, using a concrete floor filler is one option for repairing the problem. Concrete floor filler is similar to concrete, but will adhere to the surface of existing concrete and not crack out. You can apply this solution with a trowel, or by squeezing it into smaller cracks with a… Read more »

Dampproofing the cavity side of walls reassures that water won’t penetrate the masonry. Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products offers treatments specially designed for cavity walls. Mar-flex Moisture Block 361 is a patented, asphalt emulsion coating, which is designed to dampproof concrete and masonry surfaces. Its a single component liquid applied coating with great resistance to… Read more »

Crawl spaces are notorious for flooding, and being habitable places for mold and mildew. This means it is essential to waterproof your crawl space. Carefully study the terrain where you plan on building your home. Crawl space flooding will be a problem in areas where the water table is just below the crawl space. If… Read more »