If your home has a crawlspace instead of a basement, its important to keep it free from moisture. Damp areas are perfect areas for mold and mildew to propagate, and these areas are also prone to vermin infestation, such as termites, snakes, rates, spiders, and other unwanted guests. To keep your crawlspace free from moisture,… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leader in innovation in the entire waterproofing marketplace. Mar-flex leads the way with products such as the 100% recycled Geo-Mat Plus, and the most durable drainage board in the industry, ShockWave. We continue with our reputation for innovation by rolling out a brand new way to find Mar-flex… Read more »

Drywall is the perfect place for mold to propagate. In most cases, once the mold has taken hold, the only solution available is removing the basement drywall itself. You can prevent this by avoiding storing paper or food in areas with high humidity, and you should be aware of sources of moisture, such as clothes… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products offers the most innovative products in the marketplace, and continues with its reputation with 362 Mastic. 362 Mastic is a heavy bodied trowel grade coating, excellent for patching tie holes, and filling in honeycombed areas in both rough and smooth masonry surfaces. It remains flexible during freeze/thaw cycles and can… Read more »

That damp basement smell, caused by mold and mildew, is pungent and intolerable. You can get rid of it without the use of chemicals. First, clean everything out of the basement and move it to an outside environment. You’ll most likely get rid of most of the cause of the odor at this point. Then,… Read more »

Vortex vent wells are the most revolutionary venting products on the market. Vortex vents are equipped with turnbuckle adjusters, allowing you to telescope them to fit whatever size you need. This reduces the inventory and storage headaches most contractors and distributors must go through. Vortex vents are built from high-density polyethylene construction, which means they… Read more »

Wet basements often occur because water leaks in from the outside environment. Waterproofing your foundation will minimize water’s potential to penetrate into your basement. Since the waterproof coating will fade over time, make sure you inspect the walls and replace when necessary. You can invest in water sealer to add extra protection. Another important tip… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leading innovator in the waterproofing industry, and continues with their reputation with the new UltriSeal Concrete Radon Sealer. UltriSeal is built to protect against radon and other harmful chemicals in the local environment. UltriSeal is versatile, able to be applied to any concrete surface, including walls and even… Read more »

Many basements have a sump pump installed, to pump out excess water. What do you when you notice problems with your pump? These problems can include electrical issues, excessive noise coming from the unit, or that the unit ceases to function completely. If your sump pump makes a load noise the entire time its running,… Read more »

Contractors and building professionals everywhere love Mar-flex for their commitment to quality products and outstanding customer service. Its easier than ever to use Mar-flex products on your next build, our spec sheets are all online! Check them out today, and put the best products in the waterproofing industry on your next build.