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Boom in Building and Waterproofing in Philadelphia / Francisville

The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting a boom in building in the Francisville area of Philadelphia. New construction means the need for new basement waterproofing and drainage board systems, which are particularly important for cities located on the waterfront. The real estate developers heading up new home construction in Francisville include MJL Properties, a local business… Read more »

Telescoping Vents Extend Functionality

Mar-flex’s telescoping vents, which we call Vortex Vents, make it easy to ensure basements are safe during floods. The technical difficulty of installing normal flood vents has caused many homeowners to forgo this critical safety technology. That problem set our R&D department to work, and the resulting telescoping vents are a wonder of engineering. Made… Read more »

Green Building: New Solar Plant Coming To Charlotte

Last week, Duke Energy announced plans to build a 13-Megawatt solar energy facility at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps. This is promising vote of confidence for green technology from an organization that thrives on its pragmatism and good judgement. As one of the world leaders in the development of green building materials for below-grade waterproofing,… Read more »

New Homes Fuel Need For Basement Waterproofing In Knoxville

The Knoxville News Sentinel is reporting a boom in new home construction and an increase in home prices in Knox County, near Knoxville, TN. Building permits for new homes in the county increased for two consecutive years according to the report. It is a promising sign for the county, which had a contracting construction market… Read more »

How should I waterproof my basement?

We already answered questions about the best method for choosing basement waterproofing products, so we are interpreting this question to mean, “how should I approach the task of waterproofing a basement?” The only ideal time to waterproof a basement, though you might not think of this initially unless you live and breath waterproofing like we… Read more »

What is the best way to waterproof my home?

The best way to waterproof any structure, whether you are a family looking to build a new home, a contractor or an architect looking to create a building that will last the test of time, is with a complete basement waterproofing system. Spray-on below grade waterproofing products, like our green waterproofing membrane Fusion UV, prevent… Read more »

We’re Hiring Sales Specialists in Atlanta and Chattanooga

Mar-Flex is the global leader in green waterproofing and building products. We are looking to expand our team of product sales specialists in Chattanooga, TN and Atlanta, GA. Please find a description of the position and required skills/experience below. If you believe you may be the talented individual we are looking for, apply for Atlanta… Read more »