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Waterproofing A Concrete Floor
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Waterproofing A Concrete Floor: What You Should Know

Waterproofing your concrete floor with crack-resistant Polyguard® Underseal® Underslab Membrane and Polyguard® TERM® Floor Underlayment Barrier will protect the flooring from the structurally damaging, expensive,

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Is Waterproofing a Basement Worth It?

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

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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.

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What Is the Best Vapor Barrier for Crawl Spaces?

Vapor diffusion occurs when moisture moves from a higher to a lower moisture concentration space or from a warmer to a colder place within a building product, like insulation. In contrast, vapor retarders only hinder vapor diffusion.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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5 Wood Deck Protection Essentials

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

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Everything You Need to Know About Fluid-Applied Flashing

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Poly-Wall products rebranded under Polyguard name

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