Basement flooding is a serious problem for any homeowner. Many people don’t take basement flooding seriously and the result is structural degradation, mold and mildew propagation, and permanent foundation damage. One of the most typical causes of basement flooding is the house has been constructed on an unsuitable site. Usually, homes are planned to be… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products has a reputation for quality and innovation that is well deserved. Mar-flex is the first company in the industry to offer a 100% recycled drainage board,as well as truly “Green” solutions for homes. Mar-flex even raises the bar for waterproofing membranes with the Mar-flex 5000 membrane. This heavy duty, elastomeric… Read more »

Houses without basements usually have crawl spaces under the main structure, and this is often overlooked as an essential part of the structure that needs protection. The first type of crawl space is located within the home and is located between the walls. The second type is usually located under the home and around the… Read more »

Moisture Block 361 is a water based asphalt emulsion coating that is patented and designed to dampproof and protect concrete and concrete masonry surfaces. This single component liquid applied coating has good resistance to temperature changes and is flexible at low temperatures. It also has excellent resistance to changes in weather and water penetration. All… Read more »

During the rainy season, water levels rise and if your sump pump fails, it comes down to whether you will repair or replace your unit. The ease of fixing the issue has to balance with the overall cost. If the repairs needed are a power issue, replacing parts or the internal pump won’t fix your… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products has relocated to Carlisle, Ohio. This comes at a time when Mar-flex’s business has been booming and we’ve finally finished our new offices, attached to our new warehouse. Mar-flex is now located at 200 Industry Drive, Carlisle Ohio.

Mar-flex offers top of the line waterproofing products and accessories. But what do you do if you find cracks in your basement? Cracks allow moisture to seep through, causing structural degrading, enlarging of said cracks, and mold and mildew propagation. Crack injection has been the accepted method of repairing these issues for years, because its… Read more »

When dealing with basement floors, you must assure that everything is adequately dampproofed. Concrete flooring is notorious for allowing moisture to sweat through. This leads to mold and mildew on the underside of the carpet or wood flooring. The easy solution to this is to dampproof your flooring before placing carpet or wood. This process… Read more »

Structure settle over time and suffer overload, which causes cracks to form in the foundation walls. Its important to repair the minor cracks when you find them, before they can become a very serious and expensive problem. Crack injection is the most widely accepted method for repairing these problems, this is because its cost-effective, reliable,… Read more »

Basement wall leaks are always a serious issue. This is because seeping water degrades the strength of your foundation, and allows mold and mildew to propagate. In order to fix the leak, you must locate the source. Tracing the water back to where it emerges is always a good starting point. When you’ve found the… Read more »