For Builders

What is the HouseGuard™ Waterproofing System?

The HouseGuard™ Waterproofing System combines a water-based, polymer modified, asphalt emulsion that is spray-applied to the exterior concrete foundation walls and a rigid insulation drainage board to provide a long lasting, drainage promoting, basement waterproofing system. It comes with a flexible limited warranty program which provides added protection and comfort for the homeowner. The HouseGuard™ Waterproofing System provides the homeowner with a superior product that increases property value through the usable, low cost, living space in the basement, and the builder with the comfort of a warranted product with value added profitability for his project.

How is the HouseGuard™ Waterproofing System Applied?

1. The TruDry™ waterproofing membranes are applied by trained, authorized applicators by spraying a minimum of 40-60 mils cured thickness onto the exterior of the concrete foundation walls to provide a continuous, monolithic membrane which through its elastomeric properties can bridge cracks should they occur in the foundation wall, maintaining a barrier against water intrusion.

How does it work?

The TruDry™ membrane.
The ICC evaluated product is designed to be effective, easy-to-apply, and safe for workers.
We’ve formulated TruDry™ as an environmentally-friendly, water-based emulsion that makes the membrane easy-to-apply, quick to cure, and free of flammable, fume-producing solvents that can compromise your worker’s safety and comfort. Excessive personal protective equipment is not needed, but normal good safety practices should always be followed. The TruDry™ water-based emulsion bonds well to damp and uncured walls, can many times be applied immediately after the forms are removed from poured walls, and can be applied at ambient temperatures, as low as 20º F and rising. TruDry™ is designed to be applied to achieve a minimum cured membrane thickness of 40-60 mils. The applied film provides a continuous elastomeric membrane which can expand and contract with thermal expansion as well as bridge cracks, which may develop in the foundation wall, maintaining the barrier against moisture infiltration. Moisture infiltration into homes can cause thousands of dollars in damage to interior structures and furnishings. Moisture intrusion is also leading contributor to the growth of mold and mildew and an unhealthy home environment.

You can rely on the ICC evaluated TruDry™ emulsion, see BOCA Legacy Report 94-66. The International Code Council (ICC) is the leader in evaluating building products for compliance with building codes. The nonprofit, public-benefit corporation does technical evaluations of building products, components, methods and materials. ICC evaluation of a product requires a rigorous inspection and documentation of product quality and demonstrated commitment to quality control. We are proud to provide you with an ICC evaluated waterproofing membrane whose quality you can trust.

Dow® Perimate Styrofoam® Rigid Insulating Boards.
The Perimate® water-draining insulation panels provide protection to the membrane and an additional barrier to the foundation against infiltration of water and ground moisture.
Styrofoam® Perimate® brand insulation was awarded "Best In Class" in the rigid insulation category of a 2006 survey conducted by Custom Builder Magazine. The insulating board has patented, specially designed drainage grooves which are aligned during installation to channel ground water quickly down to the drain tile and wick moisture away from foundation walls. Unlike conventional bead board insulation, which has voids among the many Styrofoam beads pressed into a continuous form, Dow Perimate® insulating drainage board uses a closed cell extrusion process to form a solid, impervious board, which highly resists moisture absorption and acts as a continuous solid barrier against water. Competitive fiberglass insulation used buy some others, crushes easily when backfilled, absorbs and allows moisture against the membrane, and quickly loses its R-Value rating when crushed and wet. The Dow Perimate® board resists crushing and moisture maintaining its R-Value while providing the stronger HouseGuard™ Waterproofing System™. See the Dow test comparisons for actual R-Value retention and drainage comparison measurements.

Trained, Qualified Professionals

The HouseGuard™ Waterproofing System is applied only by authorized contractors who pride themselves on quality work and professionalism.
We require all HouseGuard™ Authorized Applicators to meet specific quality and professional qualification requirements. We provide hands-on training for HouseGuard™ waterproofing installers and technicians as well as a series of checklists and follow-up procedures for each job in order for our applicators to do it right the first time, every time. If you consider yourself a quality waterproofing professional, or someone interested in getting into the business, please contact us for more information on how you can be an authorized applicator.

The Flexible Limited Warranty Program

Like our products and services, our flexible warranty program allows you to give your customer more than the standard home construction product. We can tailor a specific warranty plans to your unique application and construction requirements, from 5-30 years. During the first year, our applicators are directly responsible to correct any warranty issue and repair any leakage problems should they occur, according to the terms of the limited warranties, showing their dedication to a job well done. Thereafter, HouseGuard™ has got you covered for the remainder of the multi-year warranty term. Certain restrictions and limitations apply.

The HouseGuard™ Waterproofing System works for you!

The polymer modified asphalt membrane, the grooved, insulating drainage boards, the application methods, and our qualified professional contractors are all key elements in the HouseGuard™ Waterproofing System. You can relax as it protects your project with a proven waterproofing system backed up by a flexible warranty program. A system which you can offer to your customer as a value added upgrade that continues to add value to them for years.

What kind of support can I expect?

We believe in win-win-win solutions for homeowners, builders and contractors. Our business practices are targeted at developing long-term relationships, not here today and gone suddenly when a problem arises. You can rely on our authorized applicators to be efficient, on-time, knowledgeable and professional on the building site. We market nationally at trade shows, with promotional literature and also through our website to applicators, architects, homebuyers and builders. HouseGuard™ and its authorized applicators can provide builders with marketing literature and brochures for the HouseGuard™ products and product training to help your professionals sell the value added benefits of a quality waterproofing system. We also offer builder incentive programs to those meeting qualification requirements.

Our parent company is the world leader in asphalt emulsion production and technologies for highway, industrial and commercial applications. We participate with them to bring you the latest discoveries and the best new technologies. We are committed to providing eco-friendly and environmentally safe products and processes. Our technical staff is on call for your technical support.

We believe the best way to grow and succeed is to satisfy both the homeowner and the homebuilder – well beyond our product warranty. Contact us for more information on how we can satisfy you

There are lots of waterproofing products in the market. There is only one HouseGuard Waterproofing System™. Can you afford to be without it?