There are several easy steps, as a homeowner, that can be taken to reduce the risk of water penetration into your structure. The first thing most homeowners forget is that waterproof coatings on exterior walls fade over time. An inspection of this membrane to see if it needs replaced is imperative as time goes on… Read more »

That damp basement smell is unpleasant and should be prevented, as it is unbearable once it happens and curing it is more difficult. Using air bricks in your home allows fresh air to circulate through the basement, before trying this solution make sure to visit your local hardware store or DIY center and make sure… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products egress window well solutions are some of the most popular in the industry. Many do-it-yourselfers recommend our products and recognize Mar-flex’s dedication to quality, durability, and reliability. You can see our products recommended on web forums all across the net, as evidenced by this post from doityourself.com.

Mar-flex announced on Thursday evening that they have entered into a partnership with Southwestern Ohio Ryan Homes to begin offering their products to perspective home buyers throughout the region. The deal was closed early Thursday afternoon and will feature Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building products on all of their homes in the district. A special thanks… Read more »

If you notice cracks in the concrete of your basement floor, this problem should be taken care of as fast as possible. Luckily, there are several DIY solutions to this common problem. The best way to repair any cracks in your basement floor is to use Concrete Floor Filler. This product is not actually concrete,… Read more »

Moisture prevention is essential in any basement environment, because of the harmful effects of mold, mildew, and water damage to any structure. There are a few products which can help keep below-grade environments moisture-free. Sumps Pumps are useful in home where the local water table is above the foundation, causing regular basement flooding. There are… Read more »

As a structure settles, inevitable cracks occur in the foundation walls. These cracks are referred to as “random shrinkage cracks”. If these issues are not repaired, serious structural problems can escalate, which will require costly and time-consuming repairs. Crack injection is the most widely accepted method of repairing these problems, because it is cost-effective, reliable,… Read more »

Damp, dark basements are susceptible to the dangers of mold growth. Mold is a fungus, which prefers damp, humid environments and once it saturates a basement, is particularly difficult to remove. Mold causes health problems in pets and occupants including asthma, allergies, cough, infections, and even congestion. Using a basement dehumidifier can help control humidity… Read more »

Control joints are needed in a foundation to counter “Random shrinkage cracks”, which are inevitable cracks that happen in foundation walls over the life of a structure. These are due to the “settling” of a structure and are generally unavoidable. Mar-flex has developed a Control Joint System to counter this issue by creating vertical control-joints on… Read more »

The most common source of basement moisture is the joint where the floor and wall meet. This is the case 90% of the time. Basements rarely leak water up through the floor. Basements leak because surface water forms a pocket around the foundation, causing hydrostatic pressure. This water is forced through the joint and into… Read more »