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Category Waterproofing

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11 Aug

Rain chains – Decorative downspouts of Japan

Japan has a reputation for visual distinction.  Sakura cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji, Tokyo streets, dojos and pagodas, and so much else.   There’s even a rain water downspout style popular in Japan: the rain chain. While researching materials and alternatives for downspouts a few minutes ago, I noticed the link on Wikipedia to “Rain Chain”. […]

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12 Jun

HomeStars Verified Photo gallery – Exterior wrap progression

Two pieces of news today!     First, our latest project is featured in a photo gallery on HomeStars, June 2022.       This is a nearly-completed exterior wrap, the first of a two-phase waterproofing solution.   A second interior phase is being applied in the next week, mid June.   Another great piece […]

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30 May

How we eliminate the ice-cube effect in a concrete block foundation

The ice-cube effect occurs in block foundations.   Water seeping through a crack on the exterior will find its way to the lowest point.   Blocks have hollow cells, and when the blocks are stacked to form foundation walls, the hollow cells of these stacked blocks form hollow columns down to the footing.  Water that […]

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