In larger structures, moisture laden air migrates into the inner environment from the outside climate. This moisture migrates far enough into the assembly to become cooled down and formed back into puddles of water. This liquid water corrodes metals in the building assembly, providing one of the ingredients for mold growth. Also this moisture saturates… Read more »

If you find basement floor cracks, using a concrete floor filler is one option for repairing the problem. Concrete floor filler is similar to concrete, but will adhere to the surface of existing concrete and not crack out. You can apply this solution with a trowel, or by squeezing it into smaller cracks with a… Read more »

Dampproofing the cavity side of walls reassures that water won’t penetrate the masonry. Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products offers treatments specially designed for cavity walls. Mar-flex Moisture Block 361 is a patented, asphalt emulsion coating, which is designed to dampproof concrete and masonry surfaces. Its a single component liquid applied coating with great resistance to… Read more »

Crawl spaces are notorious for flooding, and being habitable places for mold and mildew. This means it is essential to waterproof your crawl space. Carefully study the terrain where you plan on building your home. Crawl space flooding will be a problem in areas where the water table is just below the crawl space. If… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is the leading innovator in the entire waterproofing industry. With a whole line of “Green” environmentally friendly products, and innovations changing the industry, Mar-flex’s reputation is well earned. Now you can view our product catalog in full right on our website, through a brand new E-Reader program. The pages flip… Read more »

The size of a sump pump is not the determining factor when choosing or replacing a pump. There are many models out there, some are simple and compact and others offer many features and come in a larger size. Sump pumps are designed to keep water off the basement floor and away from the foundation…. Read more »

Concrete, like most other construction materials, will expand and contract with moisture and temperature changes. These changes are referred to as volume changes. Volume changes produce cracks in hardened concrete, unless you can properly control them. These cracks will lead to structural damage over time, that’s not only expensive to repair, but can permanently damage… Read more »

When moisture builds up in your basement, it causes costly water damage and structural degrading, both expensive repairs. In order to avoid this, there are few simple steps you can follow. First, assure that water flows away from your home, not toward it. This is caused by landscaping that is sloped towards your basement, instead… Read more »

Window wells are important for any finished basement, and essential if you plan to make your basement a habitable space. Window wells allow more natural light and fresh air into your basement than regular basement windows, and they even add beauty to your structure. Mar-flex’s Egress Window Wells even allow a means for an expedient… Read more »

Using waterproof paint in your basement is not only good for keeping moisture out, its good for eliminating the possibility of mildew. Basement waterproofing paint keeps moisture from getting in through the walls, so this makes it nearly impossible for mildew to grow in the area. Even if your basement is still dark, the absence… Read more »