When building brick structures its important to apply a brick sealant and waterproof. This is because, over time, bricks stain and wear down. This wear and tear damages bricks and allows insects and weeds into the structure. Applying a protective coating to bricks prevents dirt and stains from penetrating into the paver, making it easier… Read more »

There are plenty of uses for a finished basement. In the following we present a few good suggestions. One of the most popular uses for a finished basement is to install a game room. This space could be used as a family-friendly atmosphere complete with pool table, foosball table, ping-pong, and even arcade and video… Read more »

Concrete, like other construction materials, expands and contracts with moisture and temperature changes. These changes produce cracks in hardened concrete unless they are properly controlled. Making provisions for this problem, such as installing concrete control joints, prevents a concentration of crack-producing stress forces. Control joints eliminate unsightly random surface cracks from forming by gathering, distributing,… Read more »

Do you utilize a small sump pump to keep moisture from saturating your basement? The size is not the determining factor when purchasing or replacing a sump pump, there are many models on the market, from simple and compact to larger with many features. Sump pumps are designed to keep water off the basement floor…. Read more »

Our customers already know that Mar-flex manufactures the highest quality, most reliable, and longest lasting waterproofing in the industry. Did you know Mar-flex also manufactures several different types of egress window wells. Mar-flex’s Stonewells basement window wells are fitted with a simulated rock texture that looks and feels like real stone at a fraction of… Read more »

When you find cracks in the walls of your basement, it is because structures settle over time, causing overload. This overloaded weight causes cracks to form in the walls. When you find these cracks, it is imperative to repair them quickly, as these cracks will expand and demand an extremely expensive structural repair solution. Luckily,… Read more »

So you have successfully dampproofed your basement, but you now face another question, how long until it needs to be done again. In most cases, you should be able to measure the time in between dampproofing in years, with the average being about 10 years. If your home is built on earth that is often… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is committed to further educating our nation’s architects, engineers, and contractors through continuing education coursework. Our comprehensive course on sustainable design has already been released and has been reviewed by such reputable institutions as NASA, the FAA, and the US Green Building Council. Our coursework is free online and Mar-flex… Read more »

Thanks to our other Twips, you know how to properly maintain and even troubleshoot your sump pumps. Have you taken into consideration where all that water goes? Most people just stick the outgoing pipe outside of the structure and allow the water to seep into the ground. Thanks to new awareness about environmental hazards, sump… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products reveals a new way to choose which waterproofing products are most functional for your next job. Mar-flex Waterproofing Systems are all-in-one solutions with a warranty that makes choosing new waterproofing materials simple. Waterproofing systems are essential on any structure as water seeps into foundations causing cracks and structural damage, and… Read more »