Case Study: D.C.’s Florida Ave NE
By Scott Schendel Photos courtesy EPRO EPRO’s E.Series waterproofing and Geo-Seal vapor barrier systems holding back the swamp. Washington D.C. has truly transformed over recent years and continues to...
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By ISI Building Products Photos courtesy ISI Building Products Smart Crawl Space Encapsulation Outside construction trades and building science circles, few homeowners grasp how impactful the crawl...
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By Patrick Nevison, P.E. (4) Photos courtesy of Metropolitan Industries A finished crawl space, above. An unfinished crawl space below at left, and the same crawl space after encapsulation, at right....
View ArticleDigging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges
By Iltaz Alam, GCP Photos courtesy of GCP How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper...
View ArticleWaterproofing Amenity Decks
By Richard C. Hayden, GRP ASLA-Emeritus Photo by Alan Karchmer Multiple stepped roof structures on the Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE) building in Charlottesville, Virginia, are protected by...
View Article2024 Trade Show Preview
World of ConcreteExhibits: January 23-25Education: January 22-25Las Vegas Convention Centerwww.worldofconcrete.com When the new year rolls around, so does the trade show schedule. Trade shows can be...
View ArticleIndoor Air Quality in Finished Basements
By Andre Lacroix and Erika Lacroix Photos courtesy of Todd Telford Ventilation reigns supreme in providing a path of escape, a way out, for the trapped moisture vapor, and has proven quite successful...
View ArticleOptions for Waterproofing ICF Pools
By Aaron King Photos courtesy of Aaron King EcoFinish is a highly durable and UV-stable thermoplastic powder coat. This method requires the most bespoke equipment and skill sets. In a world where ICFs...
View ArticleCommercial Roof Drains and Drainage Systems
By Iko Commercial Images courtesy of Iko Commercial Ponding, or any standing water on a roof, can contribute to several different problems. Commercial buildings often have flat or low-sloped roofs...
View ArticleSpring 2024 News
Holcim Building Envelope Acquires ZinCo Holcim has acquired ZinCo, a leader in advanced green roofing systems based in Germany with global operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. With its...
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