If you notice cracks in the concrete of your basement floor, this problem should be taken care of as fast as possible. Luckily, there are several DIY solutions to this common problem. The best way to repair any cracks in your basement floor is to use Concrete Floor Filler. This product is not actually concrete,… Read more »

Moisture prevention is essential in any basement environment, because of the harmful effects of mold, mildew, and water damage to any structure. There are a few products which can help keep below-grade environments moisture-free. Sumps Pumps are useful in home where the local water table is above the foundation, causing regular basement flooding. There are… Read more »

As a structure settles, inevitable cracks occur in the foundation walls. These cracks are referred to as “random shrinkage cracks”. If these issues are not repaired, serious structural problems can escalate, which will require costly and time-consuming repairs. Crack injection is the most widely accepted method of repairing these problems, because it is cost-effective, reliable,… Read more »

Damp, dark basements are susceptible to the dangers of mold growth. Mold is a fungus, which prefers damp, humid environments and once it saturates a basement, is particularly difficult to remove. Mold causes health problems in pets and occupants including asthma, allergies, cough, infections, and even congestion. Using a basement dehumidifier can help control humidity… Read more »

Control joints are needed in a foundation to counter “Random shrinkage cracks”, which are inevitable cracks that happen in foundation walls over the life of a structure. These are due to the “settling” of a structure and are generally unavoidable. Mar-flex has developed a Control Joint System to counter this issue by creating vertical control-joints on… Read more »

The most common source of basement moisture is the joint where the floor and wall meet. This is the case 90% of the time. Basements rarely leak water up through the floor. Basements leak because surface water forms a pocket around the foundation, causing hydrostatic pressure. This water is forced through the joint and into… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products presents the LandScapes No Maintenance Window Wells. These window wells are built for ease of use and durability. Installation is made simple, with an included drain kit and a built-in floor for maintenance-free construction. LandScapes won’t rust or dent like metal, adding more value than standard window wells. They brighten… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products held an extremely successful national sales meeting this morning, June 13th. In the meeting, new marketing strategies and sales methods were introduced as well as many new tools to help our salesmen inform our clients about all the good products we offer and many that we are unveiling. Mar-flex is… Read more »

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products presents one of the most innovative products in the industry today, the Geo-Mat™ drainage roll. Geo-Mat™ is manufactured from high density polyethylene, offering strong resistance to hydrostatic pressure and excellent drainage. The roll also features dimples that are aligned along the vertical and horizontal axis which allow the rapid channeling… Read more »

If you notice water seeping in where the wall meets the floor in your basement, hydraulic cement may be the answer you’re looking for. Use a chisel, before applying the cement, to open up cracks in a “V” pattern. Then all you must do is mix the cement, wet the area, and force the cement… Read more »