Architectural

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
October 17, 2024

Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost: Pricing Guide & Factors

Crawl space encapsulation is essential for maintaining a home’s integrity and enhancing energy efficiency.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
August 24, 2023

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,

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
August 24, 2023

Is Waterproofing a Basement Worth It?

Proper waterproofing of basement floors and walls will protect your home or building’s strength and durability.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
August 24, 2023

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.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
August 24, 2023

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.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
July 9, 2023

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.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
July 9, 2023

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.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
July 9, 2023

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.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
July 9, 2023

5 Wood Deck Protection Essentials

Maintaining your wood deck will preserve its value and elevate the aesthetics of your home's outdoor entertainment space.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
May 11, 2023

Poly-Wall products rebranded under Polyguard name

Poly-Wall products are undergoing a rebranding as all items move under parent company, Polyguard.

Architectural
Carrie Powers
Carrie Powers
September 19, 2022

How to Paint Aluminum Flashing

Aluminum flashing’s long-term performance depends on proper aluminum flashing painting and maintenance. Damaged or compromised aluminum flashing can allow moisture to infiltrate the building envelope, which can lead to structurally damaging and unhealthy mold. Painting aluminum flashing will protect it from pollution and salty air that can cause the flashing to pit and oxidize. In […]