So you have successfully dampproofed your basement, but you now face another question, how long until it needs to be done again. In most cases, you should be able to measure the time in between dampproofing in years, with the average being about 10 years. If your home is built on earth that is often… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is committed to further educating our nation’s architects, engineers, and contractors through continuing education coursework. Our comprehensive course on sustainable design has already been released and has been reviewed by such reputable institutions as NASA, the FAA, and the US Green Building Council. Our coursework is free online and Mar-flex… Read more »

Thanks to our other Twips, you know how to properly maintain and even troubleshoot your sump pumps. Have you taken into consideration where all that water goes? Most people just stick the outgoing pipe outside of the structure and allow the water to seep into the ground. Thanks to new awareness about environmental hazards, sump… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products reveals a new way to choose which waterproofing products are most functional for your next job. Mar-flex Waterproofing Systems are all-in-one solutions with a warranty that makes choosing new waterproofing materials simple. Waterproofing systems are essential on any structure as water seeps into foundations causing cracks and structural damage, and… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is known for its commitment to quality products at affordable prices and the some of the best support in the industry. Continuing with this reputation for innovation and reliability, Mar-flex introduces QuickSeal, an affordable upgrade from entry level waterproofing. QuickSeal is a modified polymer emulsion membrane that can be applied… Read more »

When your sump pump isn’t working, it only causes problems. We can give you a few simple steps to determine the source of your sump pump’s problems and therefore give you an easier way to fix these issues. First, water and electricity are a dangerous team, since water conducts electricity and a sump pump runs… Read more »

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Did you know that waterproof paint can help in preventing the formation of mildew in your basement. Basements are usually dark and musty environments, and because of this are often the place where mold and mildew grow. By using special waterproofing paint you can prevent moisture from getting in through the walls. When you can… Read more »

In large structures, moisture seeps in through air that migrates into the environment from the climate outside. This leakage has the ability to bring more moisture into a large structure than could occur through vapor diffusion alone. This moisture can actually migrate far enough into a large structure to turn back to water. This liquid… Read more »

Dampproofing is the most widely used method of protecting basements from water penetration. Dampproofing is usually made of liquid asphalt that is painted over the outside wall when the home is still under construction. What most homeowners don’t realize is that dampproofing isn’t as effective as actual waterproofing on their homes. Dampproofing only slows water… Read more »