Mar-flex offers the systems every building professional needs to do the job right the first time. Repairs to brand new structures are costly, and the percentage of new homes that need repairs is escalating at an exponential rate. Mar-flex has field-tested a concrete control joint system for over five years. This control joint system adds… Read more »

Basement leaks are serious issues that need to be fixed as quickly as possible. When water leaks into your basement it causes multiple problems that can become extremely serious if not dealt with immediately. These problems include the propagation of mold and mildew, as well as costly structural damage to your foundation. The first step… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is known for its commitment to the environment (through the Mar-flex GREEN initiative), American-made manufacturing, and quality products that are durable and reliable. Mar-flex’s flagship drainage board, the ShockWave drainage board, is one of the most effective boards in the industry, and the only 100% green board in the entire… Read more »

Our past twips have talked about sump pumps and there importance in homes where the water table sits above the foundation. Without a sump pump constantly pumping water out of the crawl space or basement it will quickly become flooded. What most people don’t know, is that sump pumps are relatively simple to install, and… Read more »

Mar-flex introduces another new innovation from the research and development department that brought you breakthroughs like ShockWave (the only 100% green board in the industry) and Geo-Mat Plus (recycled drainage rolls which make sustainability easy) comes 362 Mastic – the all season coating. 362 All Season Mastic is a heavy-bodied trowel grade coating. It is… Read more »

Our past twips have talked about what you need to install in order to achieve a dry basement, even in the wettest conditions. Something we haven’t touched on yet is the safety precautions necessary when you are working with these waterproofing tools. There are a few precautions you must take before using toxic dampproofing products…. Read more »

As a structure settles, and suffers overload, cracks form in the foundation and concrete walls. When you find these minor cracks, it is imperative to repair them as quick as possible, because further cracking will result in structural degradation, which is extremely expensive to repair. Crack injection is the most widely accepted method of repairing… Read more »

Controlling household dampness is paramount to any home. A damp or flooded basement degrades your structural foundation, causes health problems, and allows the propagation of mold and mildew. Taking precautions can save you exorbitant amounts of money, because structural damage is one of the most costly repairs. There are a few simple tools you can… Read more »

Window wells are an extremely important part of any habitable basement space. Our egress window wells allow more natural light and fresh air into the basement that regular basement windows, as well as adding beauty to the structure. Egress windows also allow for a quick and safe exit in the event of an emergency, which… Read more »

When deciding on a waterproofing method for your home, its important to factor in several things when deciding how much to spend. While dampproofing is the easiest and cheapest method, it is also grossly ineffective at long term waterproofing, as dampproofing wears down and loses it durability over time. Spending a little extra on actual… Read more »