Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leading innovator in the entire waterproofing industry. With a whole line of “Green” environmentally friendly products, and innovations changing the industry, Mar-flex’s reputation is well earned. Now you can view our product catalog in full right on our website, through a brand new E-Reader program. The pages flip… Read more »

The size of a sump pump is not the determining factor when choosing or replacing a pump. There are many models out there, some are simple and compact and others offer many features and come in a larger size. Sump pumps are designed to keep water off the basement floor and away from the foundation…. Read more »

Concrete, like most other construction materials, will expand and contract with moisture and temperature changes. These changes are referred to as volume changes. Volume changes produce cracks in hardened concrete, unless you can properly control them. These cracks will lead to structural damage over time, that’s not only expensive to repair, but can permanently damage… Read more »

When moisture builds up in your basement, it causes costly water damage and structural degrading, both expensive repairs. In order to avoid this, there are few simple steps you can follow. First, assure that water flows away from your home, not toward it. This is caused by landscaping that is sloped towards your basement, instead… Read more »

Window wells are important for any finished basement, and essential if you plan to make your basement a habitable space. Window wells allow more natural light and fresh air into your basement than regular basement windows, and they even add beauty to your structure. Mar-flex’s Egress Window Wells even allow a means for an expedient… Read more »

Using waterproof paint in your basement is not only good for keeping moisture out, its good for eliminating the possibility of mildew. Basement waterproofing paint keeps moisture from getting in through the walls, so this makes it nearly impossible for mildew to grow in the area. Even if your basement is still dark, the absence… Read more »

Mar-flex offers the membranes, drainage boards, and drainage pipes to complete any job with a focus on quality, durability, and longevity. Mar-flex also offers everything you need to spray-on our membranes, from space-saving pumps to spray nozzles, hoses, and accessories. Check out Mar-flex’s line of the finest spray equipment in the industry.

Damp basement flooring in conjunction with organic flooring, such as wood, is a breeding ground for mold. This mold causes a musty smell, and releases harmful airborne contaminants. So instead of using wood in your basement, use inorganic carpet tiles, vinyl, or false flooring. Since organic material is food for mold, choose carpet tiles made… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products offers complete basement waterproofing systems, as well as many different solutions to repair and maintain the space. One of the most important parts of any foundation/basement are proper vents and venting. Most feel that the foundation walls, once back-filled, aren’t anything to worry about until they develop issues. Vortex vent… Read more »

There are many advantages and disadvantages to each type of waterproofing, so you must consider all factors before considering which type to apply to your structure. Regardless of which type you decide to apply to your structure, you must repair any cracks or holes in the foundation walls. The repair of basement cracks is time… Read more »