Mar-flex, the leader in innovations of the waterproofing industry, offers a complete waterproofing system to make any new build an easy job. Proper basement waterproofing, including correct installation of basement footer drains, is essential in protecting your basement from the hazards of hydrostatic pressure and water penetration. Even dry and arid areas need minimal drainage… Read more »

Basement paint can be a good way to prevent mildew. Basements are usually dark and damp, so its a perfect place for mold and mildew to propagate. By using waterproof paint, you will help prevent moisture from getting in through the walls. By preventing this, you’ve already taken your first step to stopping mold growth.

Vortex Telescopic Vents are another amazing Mar-flex Innovation. Vortex represents the future of foundation ventilation, with an adjustable and telescopic frame, sizes that fit nearly any wall, and a no-headache high-density polyethylene construction. Vortex offers what no other vent system can offer, so check out the page today!

You have taken all the necessary steps to waterproof your basement, and now the work is over, right? Not exactly. Waterproofing in basements will last years, sometimes as long as ten years. The length of time between applications is largely affected by the surrounding environment, and how well the waterproofing was applied in the first… Read more »

Mar-flex manufactures the highest quality waterproofing membranes and other waterproofing products. Mar-flex offers some of the best, effective, and most reliable drainage boards. This Middletown, Ohio based company has poured millions over the years into developing the first 100% Green drainage boards. Mar-flex is also known for its ShockWave drainage board which is is not… Read more »

Sump pumps come in various sizes, and in most cases this isn’t the primary determining factor when you need a replacement. Sump pumps are designed to keep water off the basement floor and away from your foundation walls, where it could cause mold and mildew propagation, and foundation deterioration. Regional waterfall amounts and frequency determines… Read more »

As a structure settles, cracks form in the foundation and basement walls. These cracks can allow moisture to seep through and into your below grade environment. Damp basements allow for further structural degradation as well as the propagation of mold and mildew spores, which are harmful to your health. A few simple steps can help… Read more »

Concrete expands and contracts with moisture and temperature changes. Construction professionals refer to this as volume changes. Volume changes are known to produce cracks in hardened concrete unless they are properly controlled. Mar-flex manufactures a previsionary measure against these volume changes in the form of concrete control joints. Concrete control joints are installed at predetermined… Read more »

Subsurface water can be a huge problem for any basement if not planned for ahead of time. There are several ways subsurface water can build up around your home, here are a few. -If the ground is sloped toward your home, instead of away, all of the natural subsurface water will run towards your home…. Read more »

Waterproofing systems are vital on any structure. Water from the surrounding environment will seep into your basement and cause cracks, which lead to structural damage and costly repairs. Mar-flex waterproofing systems protect against this. Mar-flex membranes seal your foundation wall, because the specially formulated spray coating is designed to be highly impermeable to any water… Read more »