Basement moisture refers to the dampness that penetrates homes and office buildings. Stopping the penetration of moisture is vital, and you can only do so if you can identify the causes of the issue. For this, we’ve given a few scenarios below and what you can do to fix the problem. The first issue many… Read more »

Concrete expands and contracts with moisture and temperature changes, like most other construction materials. These changes are referred to as “volume changes”, because they produce cracks in hardened concrete due to changes in volume. Every structure should have provisions in place to combat the formation of these cracks. One easy way to control these cracks… Read more »

That nasty damp basement smell is caused by mold and mildew, and you can get rid of it without having to resort to using chemicals. In fact, you can get rid of that damp basement smell with items that are already around your home. First, clean everything out of your basement, and into the backyard…. Read more »

Take lower level living to the next level with LandScapes. These state of the art window wells brighten up your basement and increase curb appeal. They don’t rust or dent like metal wells, and they install easily with an included drain kit, so you don’t have to worry about water seeping through the window. LandScapes… Read more »

Installing a crawl space vapor barrier in your home has many advantages. Not only is it easy to install, but its mainly known to add to the comfort level and reduce the operating costs of your home. The most common problem with a crawl space that isn’t insulated is that moisture levels are high. By… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products offers the best spray-on membranes in the entire industry. Along with our great membranes, we offer the means to apply them simply and properly. We have a comprehensive selection of spray-on equipment, accessories, and anything else you need to complete the job. Spray equipment is economically priced, durable, and tested… Read more »

Battery backup sump pumps can be your only line of defense against water damage in situations where your main pump breaks down, or you are caught in a violent weather event such as a hurricane, without electricity. Its just as powerful as your main pump, but will turn on automatically under the right circumstances. It… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leading innovator in the waterproofing industry, with such manufacturing achievements as designing the world’s first 100% recycled drainage board – Geo-Mat! You can find all of our specification on our website, provided by our friends at ARCAT, or you can download the Mar-flex Android Phone app, SpecMaster. If… Read more »

Basement dehumidifiers are an invaluable tool in the fight against moisture penetration and mold propagation. Dehumidifiers work to reduce the amount of moisture in the air, at the lowest level of your home. This is sometimes necessary and for a number of reasons. Among these, using a dehumidifier in your basement will improve the quality… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products offers quality products that you can find on new builds nationwide. Contractors love Mar-flex, because of the in-depth cross-trained support team, unparalleled product quality, and easy to use website and all the product information they need. See why our products are popular country-wide by visiting our Distributors portal to find… Read more »