Category: News

Damp Proofing Products

Everyone is familiar with the concept of waterproofing. With waterproofing you take something that would normally allow water to pass through it, and you change it in such a way that water can no longer come through. Some things you might waterproof are tents, shoes, a coat, or a basement. In some of these cases,… Read more »

Does Waterproofing a Basement Add Value?

Before starting any sort of project around the house there are a couple of questions every homeowner wants to ask themselves. The first question typically revolves around affordability relative to what will be gained from the Improvement. The average homeowner, for instance, cannot afford a huge spray water feature in their front yard that would… Read more »

Commercial Waterproofing Products: Waterproof Membranes

When gearing up for your next construction product, you will want to consider the wide range of commercial waterproofing products available to pick the perfect option for your project. While each of these products does what it was designed to do – keep out water and moisture – it is important to choose the right… Read more »

Why do so many contractors protect their foundations with ShockWave Drainage Board?

At Mar-Flex, we have been producing quality lines of waterproofing products for years. We occasionally get asked which are our favorite lines. And of course, to us, waterproofing products are like our children, and we love them all equally. But for the most common applications, we find our technicians and our customers turning time and… Read more »

Why Fusion UV Remains a Top Choice For Builders

More than a decade after its introduction, the Mar-flex waterproof membrane solution Fusion UV remains a popular choice for builders across the United States and beyond. What is the secret to its longevity? Well it’s no secret really. Offering builders an affordable, easy-to-apply, high-quality waterproofing solution turned out to be a really popular choice. The… Read more »

Get the Facts on Waterproofing Membranes

When you are working to waterproof your foundation,  you will come across a lot of proposed solutions and materials. Paints, caulks, and even concrete backfills can all be part of a comprehensive  waterproofing solution for your building’s basement. Waterproofing membranes also need to be in the conversation. Cost-effective and practical, waterproofing membranes offer a wide… Read more »

Mar-Flex Quality Waterproofing Products Suppliers

When you are rebuilding or doing new construction, you look first to your foundation. You know that if you have water problems, the new location will be uninhabitable and unsellable.   So you need quality waterproofing materials, with a wide range of costs and applications, so you can find the perfect fit for your budget… Read more »

You Can Go Green and Stay Dry

For a long time in construction it was understood that accepting the use of “green” or environmentally friendly materials meant that you were lowering your standards. That is no longer true. Amazing breakthroughs in technology have allowed advances in recombinant re-use and recycling. Many of today’s recycled materials meet the same standards that their first-use… Read more »

What is Hydrostatic Pressure?

When you are looking to waterproof an existing or new building you are likely to come across the term ”hydrostatic pressure”. It sounds very scientific and complex. Hydro definitely means “water”, but what’s with “static”? The term is easily understood, but the concept is a bedeviling problem for builders and engineers. Hydrostatic pressure is, in… Read more »