When setting up a waterproofing drain system, the first goal is to keep water away from the foundation. The second goal is to redirect it if it reaches the foundation. And a third, last-ditch goal, is to safely and efficiently redirect water that escapes inside. Our efforts to create an effective drain system will focus… Read more »
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Inflation Hits the Housing Market Hard
In an era of rising prices, inflation has hit the housing market perhaps hardest of all. It is now more important than ever to make sure that your biggest investment is also your most protected investment. Recently the National Association of Realtors said that a new house only spent 17 days on the market before… Read more »
Trusted Waterproofing Professionals
When it comes to waterproofing your home, business, or other property, it doesn’t pay to take chances. There are a lot of companies out there competing for your waterproofing dollars, and it can be easy to see the most expensive commercials for a national company and be taken in by their sales pitch. But when… Read more »
LEED Status – “Certified” is Pretty Good
In an era of global awareness of the impact of cman-made climate change, LEED certification for buildings remains an important marker. With buildings rated Silver, Gold, and Platinum earning accolades and space in newspapers and architecture magazines, it is easy to forget that a large number of new buildings could easily achieve LEED status. And… Read more »
How Much Should I Spend on Waterproofing My New Home?
Building a new home is an exciting time. Whether you are young and starting out a new life in a new location, or retiring and finally building your dream home, you want to make sure your investment is protected from water. It is, after all, one of the biggest and most important investments of your… Read more »
What Does Longevity Tell You About a Company?
When you are looking for a company to work with, whether repairing your home or building it, you look at many factors. Which of those factors are the most important in deciding which company to choose? Let’s examine some of the information you might be able to find about a company. Then let’s see which… Read more »
I’m Building on Top of a Hill, I Don’t Have to Worry About Water, Right?
A common question that builders get involves waterproofing for buildings at the top of hills. It usually sounds a lot like this: “I’m building on top of a hill, I don’t have to worry about water, right?” It’s a good question. We all are taught at an early age the scientific fact that water runs… Read more »
Waterproofing: The Unsung Hero Of Your Home
We all have favorite parts of our home. Perhaps it’s the kitchen – the home of many fine meals and after-dinner conversations. Perhaps it is an elegant dining room. Or maybe for you it is an expanded family room with the surround sound and big, comfortable couches for lounging and sleeping. These are not bad… Read more »
Mar-Flex Celebrates 35 Years – An Amazing Accomplishment
Mar-Flex Waterproofing and Building Products is marking an unusual milestone in American businesses this year. By making it to their 35th year of business, Mar-Flex has outperformed expectations. Although there are not statistics on *every* business created or dissolved in the United States, there are some very reliable measures to use to evaluate what it… Read more »
What To Look For In A Backhoe Loader
Are you looking to tackle any type of landscaping, construction, or extreme yard project? Are you getting into farming and need some assistance with lifting hay bales or evening the land? If the answer is yes, a backhoe loader might be the tool for you. If you do not know what a backhoe loader is,… Read more »