The unfortunate accident in Japan, at the Daichi Fukushima nuclear reactor, has forced the world to reconsider nuclear power. This has left room for more GREEN solutions to be implemented. Europe, the United States, and even Japan have begun rethinking nuclear energy, and what it can be replaced with. Monday morning, the chancellor of Germany,… Read more »

Mar-Flex Waterproofing and Building Products puts the spotlight on the SHOCKWAVE drainage board. Mar-Flex Green, the company’s new initiative toward a brighter future, will be offering the SHOCKWAVE drainage board. This drainage board is built for heavy duty applications where heavy-clay soil or rock soil drainage conditions are extreme. SHOCKWAVE is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyethylene-polyolefin foam products. SHOCKWAVE is built… Read more »

“Its up to private business to secure the marketplace with a GREEN solution,” says Mar-Flex GREEN spokesman Robert Hoffman, in an interview to the associated press this morning. “Did you know that it only takes 10% recycled material in your product, to make it LEED friendly? Mar-Flex GREEN has several products in research and development… Read more »

The recent events at Fukushima Nuclear Reactor in Japan have forced the world to question the viability of the nuclear option. Many are calling for an end to nuclear power altogether and the push towards a GREEN and sustainable solution. Since its inception, Mar-Flex Waterproofing and Building products has been researching and developing new recycled and 100%… Read more »

Mar-Flex offers a new line of green Geo-Mat products which offer added protection by adding a drainage roll to be used in conjunction with a Mar-Flex Waterproofing System. Mar-Flex Geo-Mat rolls are made of HDPE (high density polyethylene) that allow a stronger resistance to hydrostatic pressure and better drainage options. This product offers added value… Read more »

One of the most important parts of any foundation/basement is proper venting. Most feel that the foundation walls, once back-filled, are out of sight and out of mind until ugly water problems hit you head on. Once water and dampness develop this allows mold, mildew and other dangerous hazards to grab a foothold in your… Read more »

The American Concrete Institute Association always refer to controlling concrete cracks by weakening the plain by 25% of the total thickness of the concrete. Doing so allows better control of the inevitable crack and fracture process. Mar-flex’s Vertical Control Joint system takes further control and enables builders and homeowners to know exactly where fractures and… Read more »

In a recent study completed by the United States Department of Commerce, a simulation was performed of commercial office spaces in different climates across the country. The study found that the energy efficiency of a common commercial office environment is insufficient due to airflow issues. It was calculated that, based on average national prices, consumers… Read more »

Mar-Flex Waterproofing and Building Materials has the solution to your poured wall waterproofing needs. Fusion UV Water Based Polymer™ is a new spray on virgin polymer waterproofing membrane. Fusion UV™ can be applied to any poured foundation wall and resists freeze-thaw cycles for ease of use. Fusion UV™ has been designed for the average consumer… Read more »

Did you know that there is a significant difference between waterproofing and dampproofing? Dampproofing simply slows down water penetration, but will not completely waterproof your foundation. Dampproofing, however, does protect against water vapor transmission. For the value based homeowner, dampproofing is an alternative to waterproofing, usually done with an easy to spray-on membrane, which dries into a… Read more »