Mar-flex manufactures the highest quality waterproofing membranes and other waterproofing products. Mar-flex offers some of the best, effective, and most reliable drainage boards. This Middletown, Ohio based company has poured millions over the years into developing the first 100% Green drainage boards. Mar-flex is also known for its ShockWave drainage board which is is not… Read more »

Sump pumps come in various sizes, and in most cases this isn’t the primary determining factor when you need a replacement. Sump pumps are designed to keep water off the basement floor and away from your foundation walls, where it could cause mold and mildew propagation, and foundation deterioration. Regional waterfall amounts and frequency determines… Read more »

As a structure settles, cracks form in the foundation and basement walls. These cracks can allow moisture to seep through and into your below grade environment. Damp basements allow for further structural degradation as well as the propagation of mold and mildew spores, which are harmful to your health. A few simple steps can help… Read more »

Concrete expands and contracts with moisture and temperature changes. Construction professionals refer to this as volume changes. Volume changes are known to produce cracks in hardened concrete unless they are properly controlled. Mar-flex manufactures a previsionary measure against these volume changes in the form of concrete control joints. Concrete control joints are installed at predetermined… Read more »

Subsurface water can be a huge problem for any basement if not planned for ahead of time. There are several ways subsurface water can build up around your home, here are a few. -If the ground is sloped toward your home, instead of away, all of the natural subsurface water will run towards your home…. Read more »

Waterproofing systems are vital on any structure. Water from the surrounding environment will seep into your basement and cause cracks, which lead to structural damage and costly repairs. Mar-flex waterproofing systems protect against this. Mar-flex membranes seal your foundation wall, because the specially formulated spray coating is designed to be highly impermeable to any water… Read more »

Basement drywall is extremely vulnerable to mold, if you allow water to seep into your basement. In most cases, it isn’t possible to remove the mold from drywall in your basement, and the only solution is removing the drywall itself. In order to stop this from happening, you must control the moisture and humidity levels… Read more »

Many companies offer window well solutions that are effective and affordable, but Mar-flex is the only manufacturer that offers both of these, plus so much more. Our egress window wells allow more natural light and fresh air into your basement, as well as allowing for a quick and safe exit in the event of a… Read more »

Basement moisture can be a serious problem for any structure. Assuring a moisture free basement is imperative, and you’ll only be able to do this if you are able to identify the causes. If the ground near your foundation slopes toward the structure, your structure is suffering from inadequate grading. This leads to the moisture… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is partnering with DryPatrol to bring you the best solution to your water damage issues. If you find that a water heater has busted, pipes have burst, your walls are leaking water, or your basement is flooded after all the heavy rain of the past 24 hours, DryPatrol handles all… Read more »