Author: Shane Mayer

Twip of the Day – Facilitating Proper Sump Drainage

Most homeowners that have sump pumps installed know how to turn them on and off, as well as the right area where the pump should be placed. But, how many homeowners take into consideration where that water is going. It is easy just to stick the outgoing pipe outside to let it seep into the… Read more »

Why You Need Egress

[ee-gres] – noun -A means of place of going out; an exit Most people are unaware of the benefits of egress solutions in structures, but Mar-flex owner Brett Oakley isn’t one of them. In 1984 Oakley was a volunteer firefighter for the then-underfunded township fire department. He had witnessed many different fires and emergencies and… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Identifying Crawl Space Mold

Crawl space mold is a type of fungus that grows naturally on plants and appears in areas that are humid such as bathrooms, basements, and attics. Mold spores travel through the air and when the right conditions occur, they grow fast and turn into a problem. The presence of mold indicates greater humidity levels that… Read more »

Become a Mar-flex Distributor

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the reputable name in innovation and invention for the waterproofing industry. With products like the ShockWave drainage board, made of 100% post-consumer recycled content, and winner of World of Concrete’s Most Innovative Product – Mar-flex sets the standard for forward thinking building professionals and homeowners. Mar-flex products can be… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Hiding Your Basement Sump Pump

  Sump pumps are some of the most effective tools in the fight against moisture penetration. This pump will pull excess water off your basement floor and push it out and away from your structure. Unfortunately, while sump pumps are excellent tools, they are usually also eyesores. If you are looking for ways to hide… Read more »

All Spec Information You Need

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products makes it easier than ever to specify our products on your next job with the new Specification Database hosted by our friends at ARCAT. Now you can find all of our product specs in a simple to use and intuitive interface that makes it easy to compare products and gives… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Interior Vs Exterior Waterproofing

When it comes to choosing waterproofing products, the location and type of home you own can affect which interior and exterior solutions are best for you and your situation. There are pros and cons associated with each application, and we’ll discuss several ways you can do the task as well as help you decide whether… Read more »

New Mar-flex Facebook

Facebook is offering businesses the ability to use the Timeline feature, just like users. When we heard about this, we got to work rebuilding the Mar-flex Facebook portal and we’ve succeeded. Check out Mar-flex’s new Facebook page and leave us a comment on what you think.

Twip of the Day – When To Replace a Sump Pump

If you live in an area that occasionally floods you know how important it is to have a good working sump pump. This is critical because sump pumps keep moisture from accumulating in your basement, mainly by pumping excess moisture out and away from the area. Since the pump is so important, its important to… Read more »

Online Product Catalog

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products has made it easier than ever to browse our selection with the introduction of the new online catalog. Now, you don’t need a physical catalog to browse Mar-flex products, you can peruse the virtual one online! Visit our online catalog page today, and see what the industry is talking about…. Read more »