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Concrete Sealers

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products knows concrete sealers are an essential part of any concrete finish. Sealers are an important tool that is used as a protective barrier to keep water from seeping through into your basement. Sealers also protect against the elements, whether it be in milder climates or in harsh areas where there… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Choose the Right Leak Sealer

Many homeowners have the problem of a wet basement at one point or another. The main cause of this is water infiltration coming from the ground on the outside into the concrete or even through solid foundations. There are several options on the market, as far as concrete sealants go, but you must solve your… Read more »

Fusion UV

Fusion UV is a 100% virgin polymer waterproofing membrane. Fusion is easily applied to any poured foundation wall, and sprays on easily to form a flexible, seamless seal that resists freeze/thaw cycles. Fusion is unique in that its available in UV resistant gray. Also, Fusion is backed by Mar-flex’s incredible warranty system. Check out Fusion… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Drying Out a Wet Carpet

When your basement floods, whether its through a burst pipe, sump pump issue, or weather related, its a big problem. One of the first things to get ruined through basement flooding is basement carpet. Carpet that has become wet must be dried within 48 hours, because mold grows quickly on carpets, leaving it unsalvageable. The… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Drying Out Your Basement

When you find that your basement has become saturated with water, its important to immediately dry it out and fix the issues. Before you can do this properly, you will need to figure out which tools to use to effectively dry out your basement. When there are deep puddles of standing water, you’ll need a… Read more »

Mar-flex Continuing Education Coursework

Mar-flex’s continuing education program aims to train architects and young building professionals about the value of sustainable and Green development. Mar-flex stands behind the sustainability movement, with several products that lead the industry in Green options. Mar-flex’s first course, Sustainable Building: From Concept to Design allows participants to earn AIA/SD and GBCI CE credit hours…. Read more »

Twip of the Day – Killing Basement Mold

Basement mold is a serious problem. Mold is able to be removed, but easily returns, even when you take the necessary steps in cleaning. Mold is hazardous to the health of any occupants, and causes damage to nearly any organic material. Killing the mold that is already visible is an easy job. Borax solutions, available… Read more »

The Mar-flex System

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products manufactures products that transform ordinary basements into livable spaces. Mar-flex products are guaranteed to be versatile and made using quality manufacturing processes. We set the industry standard for offering superior water-based and solvent-based waterproofing membranes, an extensive Green product assortment, and a wide range of drainage and insulation boards to… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Waterproofing a Basement Floor

Waterproofing your basement floor is necessary. This process isn’t complicated, but will take time and effort to complete. The first thing you must do to waterproof your basement floor is to inspect the floor for any cracking. If you have cracks in the floor, water will seep up through them. For small cracks, use caulk… Read more »

Mar-flex Catalog On E-Reader

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building is firmly committed to constantly developing ways in which our products and services are made better and better. Our new E-Reader has made reading our brochure so much easier, and now we’ve added nearly every Mar-flex document to the E-Reader. Building professionals can find all MSDS sheets as well as several… Read more »