Homeowners often worry about basement floor cracking, but what about the garage? Garage floors are often poured concrete, which means they are as prone to random shrinkage cracks and volume changes as your basement floor. When you discover that the floor of your garage is cracked, don’t panic, there are several products that are inexpensive… Read more »
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A Generation of Innovation – The Mar-flex Way
Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leading innovator in the waterproofing industry. Mar-flex helps you improve your bottom line with the best waterproofing products in the industry, transforming ordinary basements into livable spaces. Mar-flex stands behind each of its products with the guarantee of quality and versatility, and warranties on all Mar-flex Systems –… Read more »
Twip of the Day – Eliminating That Damp Basement Smell
When you discover that your basement is filled with unpleasant, musty, and dank odors you’ll understand why we often talk about prevention. Mold and mildew propagates within 48 hours of water damage and moisture penetration, so preventing the damage in the first place is your best option. Good ventilation in your basement is vitally important,… Read more »
Vortex Vents – Future Tech
Proper ventilation is paramount to the health of your basement and foundation. Contractors feel that foundation walls, once they are back-filled, are out of sight and out of mind. Eventually you will experience ugly water issues, and you will realize those contractors were wrong. Once water and dampness saturate your foundation and basement, mold and… Read more »
Twip of the Day – Treating Crawlspace Mold
Crawlspaces are common in homes without basements. If you have a crawlspace, you could have mold growing. Due to the way crawlspaces are constructed, they are perfect breeding grounds for mold and mildew – containing moisture, holding in heat, and shielded from sunlight. The only way to protect from this is to ventilate the area… Read more »
Superior Insulation and Drainage Boards
Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products offers the green drainage board solutions that fit any environment. At Mar-flex, we understand that the best way to assure dry foundations for our customers is through taking water and backfill pressures off the waterproofing membrane. Mar-flex offers 3 superior drainage board solutions, with up to 3 thicknesses and insulation… Read more »
Twip of the Day – Replacing Basement Flooring
Damp basement floors, in combination with organic materials like wood, breed mold that causes a musty smell and releases harmful airborne contaminants. If your basement floor becomes saturated, there are several options for replacing it that will be more durable, and more reliable than your old basement floor. A good option for replacing your basement… Read more »
All the Safety Equipment You Need
At Mar-flex, we offer a comprehensive selection of the world’s most innovative and effective waterproofing products. Now, we offer the safest way to apply these products, with Mar-flex’s new selection of safety equipment. Peruse our offerings today, and keep yourself and your employees safe on that next job. Remember, Mar-flex can be contacted by phone… Read more »
Twip of the Day – Choosing the Best Sump Pump
Sump pumps prevent the problem of basement flooding, by moving excess water out of your basement, and away from your home. Choosing the right system for your home will save you money and hassle. There are several factors to consider when choosing which sump pump you’ll use in your basement. Follow our guide and you… Read more »
LEED Ready Products by Mar-flex
Mar-flex is the leading innovator in the building product and waterproofing industry. Mar-flex continues with its reputation for innovation and the manufacture of durable, reliable solutions with the introduction of the Mar-flex Green line of products. Mar-flex makes it easier than ever to get LEED credits for your next build, with easy to install products… Read more »