Architectural
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems: Types & Examples
Urban areas face increasing challenges in managing stormwater due to expanding impervious surfaces and climate change. Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) offer an innovative solution, managing runoff while supporting environmental health.
Green Roof Drainage: Systems, Design & Materials
Green roofs offer a range of benefits from stormwater management to improving a building's energy efficiency.
Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost: Pricing Guide & Factors
Crawl space encapsulation is essential for maintaining a home’s integrity and enhancing energy efficiency.
Foundation Drainage Systems: Installation & Design Guide
Proper foundation drainage systems are key to maintaining the structural integrity of residential properties.
Air Barrier Testing: The Types and Requirements
Although there are several different types of air barrier tests, every test has the same goal in mind: to verify the effectiveness of air barrier systems. But what are the different types of air barrier testing methods, and how do you conduct an air barrier test yourself?
Waterproofing A Concrete Floor: What You Should Know
Waterproofing your concrete floor with crack-resistant Polyguard® Underslab Membrane will protect the flooring from the structurally damaging, expensive,
Is Waterproofing a Basement Worth It?
Proper waterproofing of basement floors and walls will protect your home or building’s strength and durability.
Crawl Space Encapsulation vs. Vapor Barrier: Pros and Cons
Vapor barriers and encapsulation can both control moisture accumulation and structurally damaging and unhealthy mold growth in a crawl space.
How Much Does It Cost to Waterproof a Basement?
The strength, durability, and safety of buildings and homes depend on proper waterproofing of the basement floors and walls.
How to Properly Waterproof Under a Deck
Your deck's long-term value, integrity, and aesthetics require adequate under-deck waterproofing with products like Polyflow® BD Sheet Molded Drainage Mat, compatible with Polyguard's Balconyguard™ Membrane, and PolyWall Rot Shield Joist Tape.
The Best Flashing Systems for a Sliding Glass Door
Poly Wall's Blue Barrier™ Flash' N Wrap™ 2400 (for cold climates) and Aluma Flash™ UV Resistant Flashing (for hot and humid climates) are a superior solution to flashing systems for a sliding glass door.
Rotted Wood Decking: Prevention and Repair Tips
Wood rot causes structural problems in a home, including deteriorating its wood deck. The cost of a rotted deck wood repair can run thousands of dollars. Therefore, protecting your wood deck's integrity and value requires identifying the causes of wood rot, implementing measures to prevent it, and understanding how to repair rotted wood decks.