Mar-flex knows the value of keeping your employees safe on the job, as well as the DIY homeowner safe when they are working with our products. For this reason, Mar-flex offers quality safety equipment from coveralls to respirators and everything in between. Mar-flex also offers PVC gloves, built specifically for the building professional. Mar-flex respirators… Read more »

If you often find that your basement is damp, it may be time to look into a damp basement sealant. When you use this product, you must be aware of any problems and advantages to using it. One of the biggest advantages to using a damp basement sealant is you are going to be able… Read more »

362 Mastic is Mar-flex’s newest innovation. A heavy bodied trowel coating, this solution is perfect for patching tie holes, filling in honeycombed areas, and comes ready to use. 362 Mastic is versatile, remaining flexible during freeze/thaw cycles, and can be used during any season. This mastic sealant is the solution to your issues.

Damp basements are a serious problem for any homeowner. This condition leads to many problems including mold propagation, as well as structural damage. If you have a concrete foundation, concrete can “sweat” leading to water saturation. Make sure to apply a concrete sealer to the walls and floor to prevent this. Concrete foundations also settle… Read more »

When dealing with a brick structure, we know that, over time, bricks stain and wear down. This allows insects and weeds into the structure, and damages the bricks themselves. Applying a protective coating to bricks prevents dirt and stains from penetrating into the paver, which allows for easier cleaning. Brick sealers also provide protection from… Read more »

Basement mold is a serious problem for any homeowner. Mold, while not exactly tough, can return quickly when not properly treated. Varieties of mold lead to serious health problems, even normal mold can cause serious damage to food, paper, drywall, and many other materials. Killing the visible mold is pretty easy. A simple borax solution… Read more »

Mar-flex, the leader in innovations of the waterproofing industry, offers a complete waterproofing system to make any new build an easy job. Proper basement waterproofing, including correct installation of basement footer drains, is essential in protecting your basement from the hazards of hydrostatic pressure and water penetration. Even dry and arid areas need minimal drainage… Read more »

Basement paint can be a good way to prevent mildew. Basements are usually dark and damp, so its a perfect place for mold and mildew to propagate. By using waterproof paint, you will help prevent moisture from getting in through the walls. By preventing this, you’ve already taken your first step to stopping mold growth.

Vortex Telescopic Vents are another amazing Mar-flex Innovation. Vortex represents the future of foundation ventilation, with an adjustable and telescopic frame, sizes that fit nearly any wall, and a no-headache high-density polyethylene construction. Vortex offers what no other vent system can offer, so check out the page today!

You have taken all the necessary steps to waterproof your basement, and now the work is over, right? Not exactly. Waterproofing in basements will last years, sometimes as long as ten years. The length of time between applications is largely affected by the surrounding environment, and how well the waterproofing was applied in the first… Read more »