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Man installing Typar drainable wrap on a building wall.

February 2026 Product Focus: WRBs/Rainscreen/Waterproofing

Designed for long-term protection and code compliance, these solutions deliver reliable defense against water, wind, and weather exposure.

February 27, 2026

High-performance waterproofing, rainscreen and WRB systems protect building envelopes by blocking moisture, improving energy efficiency and delivering durable defense against wind, water and harsh weather.

The Slag Cement Association Herb Moeckel and Jan Prusinski shake hansds

The Slag Cement Association Announces Next Board President

Moeckel previously served as SCA’s Vice Chair and has been a member of the association’s Board of Directors for eight years

January 15, 2026

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The Slag Cement Association announced Herb Moeckel of Ozinga as its next President.

MFM Building Products manufacturing plant

MFM Building Products Celebrates 65th Anniversary

MFM Building Products was founded in 1961 in Coshocton, Ohio

W&C Staff

January 6, 2026

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MFM Building Products, a manufacturer of a full envelope of waterproofing and weather barrier products for the building industry, will be celebrating the company’s 65^th Anniversary in 2026.

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Polyglass Brings Envelope Demos to WOC 2026

See waterproofing and air/vapor control solutions in live demos.

W&C Staff

December 26, 2025

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At World of Concrete 2026, Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. will feature hands-on demonstrations and integrated waterproofing systems that help wall and ceiling assemblies resist moisture intrusion—from below-grade transitions to air and vapor control layers in commercial and industrial buildings.

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Siplast Launches TeraPROOF Waterproofing System for Below-Grade Applications

The TeraPROOF portfolio includes pre- and post-applied membranes, liquid systems, and protection accessories—advancing Siplast’s goal of becoming a complete building enclosure protection provider.

W&C Staff

November 5, 2025

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Siplast introduces TeraPROOF, a full line of below-grade waterproofing solutions engineered to protect commercial buildings from water intrusion.

Western Specialty Contractors Removes Deteriorated Concrete Panels at Denver’s Empire Park

The company’s Denver branch safely removed two deteriorated 4,000-pound concrete roof panels from Empire Park’s Building C using a 110-ton crane, reinforced remaining panels, and is considering lighter, more durable replacements.

August 13, 2025

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The company’s Denver branch safely removed two deteriorated 4,000-pound concrete roof panels from Empire Park’s Building C using a 110-ton crane, reinforced remaining panels, and is considering lighter, more durable replacements.

Western Specialty Contractors work on salt deteriation in Florida

Western Specialty Contractors Protects Office Building from Salt Deterioration

Western Specialty Contractors’ recently completed a four-month project to restore and waterproof the façade of 444 Seabreeze Blvd. in Daytona, Fla.

July 25, 2025

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Western Specialty Contractors’ Orlando, FL recently completed a four-month project to restore and waterproof the façade of 444 Seabreeze Blvd. in Daytona, Fla.

July 2025 Product Focus: Waterproofing/WRBs/Rainscreen

June 30, 2025

Jennifer Roeder, CEO of City Wide Insulation, with her son, Alex.

Family, Foam and Foundation: The City Wide Insulation Story

How Jennifer Roeder is Building on Her Father’s Dream

John Wyatt

June 4, 2025

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After more than three decades in the family business, Jennifer Roeder leads City Wide Insulation into its third generation—fusing innovation, family values and hard-earned experience to keep the company thriving in a competitive industry.