Author: Shane Mayer

All the Equipment You Need

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products offers a comprehensive selection of application equipment and tools to suit any size job. Mar-flex sells the pumps, spray nozzles, maintenance equipment, and accessories it takes to spray our heavy duty membranes for your next project. Mar-flex’s WaterKat Spray Unit provides a fast, simple system for application of membranes and… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Can Sump Pumps Freeze?

Sumps pumps are an invaluable tool in keeping basements and crawl spaces free of moisture and (just like any other object that allows water to pass through it) can become frozen in the winter months. In colder northern climates, frozen sump pumps are more common than other areas, but frozen sump pumps still happen in… Read more »

Mar-flex Offers the Safety Equipment Necessary

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is dedicated to our customers’ and contractors’ safety. For this reason Mar-flex offers a full-line of safety products, from the avid “DIY’er” to the professional, we have everything you need to safely complete a job. Mar-flex safety products include coveralls, shoe covers, pvc gloves, respirators, breakaway knives, footer brooms, cleaner,… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Safety Equipment Necessary

When you are using DIY products to dampproof your basement, you must use caution as many of these products are considered toxic. When you are considered products to dampproof, educate yourself about the hazards of using said product. Most dampproofing paints have toxic fumes which should be inhaled in a closed environment. If you are… Read more »

Twip of the Day – How to Apply Waterproofing Paint

When your basement is damp and you want to waterproof it, the easiest way is to apply waterproofing paint. First, ensure that the wall and any area you are applying paint to is dry, and make sure you have sealed the source of the moisture (condensation from pipes, cracks in the wall, etc.). Next, apply… Read more »

New Mar-flex Distributor Page

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products introduces a new way to find distributors of Mar-flex near you! The new Mar-flex Distributors page allows customers to enter their local zip code and gives a list of nearby distributors for your convenience. Mar-flex knows easy access to our products is what our patrons want, and with this new… Read more »

Vortex Vent Wells – A Revolution

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products presents another innovation in design and money-saving solutions. The Vortex vent wells are the future of foundation ventilation, and the last vents you will ever need. Vortex vents are versatile by design, with adjustable and telescopic functions, allowing the vent to fit several kinds of spaces. The vents allow users… Read more »

Twip of the Day – EcoFriendly Solutions

At Mar-flex, we are always focusing on innovation through state of the art technology and green resources. If you find your basement has that damp basement smell which is caused by mold and mildew, you can solve the problems with eco-friendly items found around the house. The first step to eliminating the smell is to… Read more »

Twip of the Day – When to Replace a Sump Pump

If you live in an area where your basement frequently floods then you most likely have a sump pump installed. How do you know when to replace this essential item? There are a few issues to look for that tell you when you need to replace a sump pump. If your sump pump is making… Read more »

362 Mastic – An All Season Solution

362 All Season Mastic is one of Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products’ newest products. This mastic is a heavy bodied trowel grade coating, excelling at patching tie holes, and filling in honeycombed areas in both rough and smooth masonry surfaces. This product is guaranteed to remain flexible during freeze/thaw cycles, can be applied during any… Read more »