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Contemporary builders use concrete masonry units (CMU) or concrete blocks for below- and above-ground wall systems in both commercial and residential construction. The basic design of CMU has stayed the same for decades.

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

Waterproof porch flooring is important to preserving the aesthetics and performance of a porch. Heavy rain may pool and leak into the foundation without sufficient waterproof flooring for the porch, causing chips, cracks, and unsafe sealants and joints. Therefore, the best floor waterproofing system pays attention to the critical leakage points of the porch. Fortunately, […]

Properly preparing a subfloor for tile can only add to the long-term integrity of the tile installation. Successfully installing ceramic floor tiling requires a clean, level, one-inch-thick subfloor. In addition, the design of the subfloor must provide stability and strength to withstand the tile weight without flexing or moving. A dirty, uneven, unstable, or weak […]

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 […]

Properly applied aluminum window flashing contributes significantly toward a building’s or home’s tight building envelope. They will also help keep pests and insects outside and lessen the growth of structurally damaging and unhealthy mold. Even the tiniest gap around a window will allow a significant amount of water to infiltrate the structure’s interior. Therefore, PolyWall […]

The damp, unventilated area under a deck makes deck joints extremely susceptible to fungal rot, which can lead to costly repairs and potential failure. The fungi hyphae spread through the wood, disintegrating the cell walls and lessening their strength. To stop deck joist rot and preserve your deck’s value and integrity, you must eliminate the […]