Category: News

Mar-flex Now Offers Protective Equipment

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products introduces a brand new line of safety and protective equipment. Our equipment is perfect for any DIY project, but also built with the durability and quality necessary to be of use to professionals. From coveralls, in the hooded or regular variety, to shoe covers and double dipped pvc gloves, which… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Roof Issues

Did you know that roof drainage is the number one cause of basement leakage? A roof’s surface area is as big as the home, therefore it collects large amounts of water in heavy rainstorms. What happens to this water after it collects, as it drains from the roof, is the difference between a soaked basement… Read more »

Twip of the Day – Water Damage Problems

When you enter your basement, do you notice a musty smell? Are you noticing cracks in the basement walls? What about signs of mildew, or windowsills with rot, general dampness, and moisture on basement wall or floors? If you experience a worsening of your allergies when you are inside your home or down in your… Read more »

ShockWave™ A Revolutionary Waterproofing Solution

Mar-Flex Waterproofing and Building Products presents the ShockWave™ drainage board. ShockWave™ is made from inert, environmentally-friendly, recycled foam products, and helps to qualify for LEED® credits. This drainage board is designed for performance, able to absorb up to 101.11 gallons per hour per lineal foot of groundwater, which eliminates the possibility of hydrostatic pressure. ShockWave™… Read more »

Mar-flex Top In Country

Mar-flex Waterproofing and Building Products is proud to reveal that they have reached the top 4% of American-made manufacturing. In this current economic climate, many companies are focusing on cutting proprietary costs by outsourcing labor to cheaper markets. Mar-flex has always maintained the commitment to American made products, whether it be in design or in… Read more »

LiteFUSION™, The Mar-flex Way

LiteFUSION™ is Mar-flex’s answer to your budget waterproofing needs. LiteFUSION™ is an economical water-based acrylic waterproofing membrane, which is more effective than standard dampproofing membranes in that, it is designed to stop water infiltration and is extremely effective when applied to a foundation. LiteFUSION™sprays-on easily, and dries into a seamless, monolithic coating that turns gray… Read more »

Mar-flex Presents DampFUSION™

DampFUSION™ is a water-based acrylic damp proofing membrane, designed for durability and reliability. This product is approved for masonry, block, pre-cast, and poured concrete wall foundations, making it extremely versatile. DampFUSION™ is one of the most effective spray-on membranes in the industry, stopping leaks and the transmission of water vapor. The membrane dries as a… Read more »

Radon, A Little Known Danger

Radon, in gaseous form, as well as its heavy decay products such as polonium and bismuth, collect on dust particles in the air, and are dangerous to human health. These forms of radon, when inhaled, stick to the delicate cells lining the passageways leading into the lungs, causing incidences of lung cancer, as well as… Read more »

Twip of the Day – More Basement Tips

Wet basements, even after cleaning up, can carry a musty odor for months. If proper ventilation does not remove this odor, fill a gallon bucket of water and add 3/4 cup bleach for every gallon of water. Mop over the basement area, using this solution and let sit for five minutes, then rinse and allow… Read more »

Crack Injection, a Great Fix

Its inevitable that a structure will settle, or even suffer overload, causing cracks to form in concrete walls and the foundation of the structure. These cracks can become costly structural repairs if not expediently resolved. Crack injection has been an accepted method of repairing these cracks, because of its cost-effectiveness, reliability, and permanence. Injecting cracks… Read more »