Every home settles over time, causing overload, which leads to the formation of cracks in foundation and concrete walls. When you find these cracks, its important to repair them while they are still a minor problem. This is because eventually these problems will expand, and demand an extremely expensive structural repair. Crack injection is the… Read more »

Yesterday, we talked about damp basements, there dangers and that damp basement smell. We described how to remove that musty, dank smell from your basement, and all the methods available to you. Did you know there are eco-friendly ways to get rid of that smell? Cleaning everything in your basement can go a long way… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leading innovator in the waterproofing industry, and as such offers products all over the United States, and even to Canada. Check out our brand new distributors page to find the location nearest you, where you can experience what makes Mar-flex so well known – and such a leader… Read more »

If you experience that unpleasant, musty and dank damp basement smell, you know it should have been prevented in the first place. Every single basement needs good ventilation, no matter the size, this is paramount. If your home is brick built, you can insert air bricks into your basement. Its simple enough if they aren’t… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is one of the lead innovators in the entire marketplace, offering Green solutions, as well as quality products built with the professional and homeowner in mind. Proper basement waterproofing, including the correct installation of any footer drains, is paramount in any area with significant amounts of annual rainfall. This is… Read more »

When you find your basement soaked, it is always a disaster. Many basements have carpet, so this further adds to your problems. Carpet that has become wet must be dried out within 48 hours, or mold will begin to propagate. First, examine your carpet carefully, determining if mold and mildew have begun growing. Then, move… Read more »

Basement flooding is a serious problem for any homeowner. Many people don’t take basement flooding seriously and the result is structural degradation, mold and mildew propagation, and permanent foundation damage. One of the most typical causes of basement flooding is the house has been constructed on an unsuitable site. Usually, homes are planned to be… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products has a reputation for quality and innovation that is well deserved. Mar-flex is the first company in the industry to offer a 100% recycled drainage board,as well as truly “Green” solutions for homes. Mar-flex even raises the bar for waterproofing membranes with the Mar-flex 5000 membrane. This heavy duty, elastomeric… Read more »

Houses without basements usually have crawl spaces under the main structure, and this is often overlooked as an essential part of the structure that needs protection. The first type of crawl space is located within the home and is located between the walls. The second type is usually located under the home and around the… Read more »

Moisture Block 361 is a water based asphalt emulsion coating that is patented and designed to dampproof and protect concrete and concrete masonry surfaces. This single component liquid applied coating has good resistance to temperature changes and is flexible at low temperatures. It also has excellent resistance to changes in weather and water penetration. All… Read more »