When you own a home with a basement, its important to assure that the waterproofing protects your investment against water penetration. Two common products which help in this task are waterproofing paint and epoxy. Epoxy is a plastic-like material that has the consistency of honey and dries hard, shiny, and smooth. Several coats of epoxy… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is introducing a brand new approach to waterproofing. Our new “systems” approach makes it simpler than ever to choose the right waterproofing products for any job. The new ShockWave brochures are being printed and will be shipped out to distributors and retailers nationwide. Stay tuned for a digital copy of… Read more »

There are many great things you can do with a finished basement. Many people turn their basements into game rooms, so that noise from the lower level does not effect the upper level and quieter environments. Homeowners often turn their basements into home offices. This allows for the professional space to be separate from the… Read more »

Mold is most common in basement ceilings. This is because mold is more liable to form in cold, damp areas that lack ventilation and sunlight. There are steps you can take to prevent this mold from forming. Maintaining dryness in your basement is paramount to keeping mold from forming. Also, the source of the moisture… Read more »

Finding condensation on your basement walls is common. Its still extremely important to figure out whether this is from condensation or a leak in your basement wall. There is a simple procedure that any homeowner can do that helps with this process. First, wipe away the condensation from the wall, so that an area is… Read more »

Upon discovering that your basement is saturated with water, or even just damp, there are a few steps that any DIY friendly homeowner can take to rectify the situation. The first step that needs to be taken is to measure how deep the water is. Deep water requires a pump to remove, this can be… Read more »

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 »