Making the Most of the AIW Logo
If you are a member of the Australian Institute of Waterproofing, you are entitled to a number of benefits. These include access to technical information and drawings, trainings and additional exposure through our waterproofing directory. However one of the biggest advantages of being an AIW member is often overlooked. That advantage is the rights to use our logo on your website and on other forms of communication. As the official representative body for the waterproofing industry, our brand is highly recognisable and trusted. Aligning your company with the AIW will enhance your own credibility, professionalism and industry recognition. An AIW [...]
Getting It Right in the First Place
The construction industry has mostly been driven by the $$$ cost of having a product/service or both installed. As building demands become higher and higher for multi unit dwellings we have seen an enormous trend to short cut many of the building process in order to get in and out quicker and turn over the job so it can be sold or rented out. While the dollar is God in most cases, this drive is causing an enormous backlash for owners and insurance companies in rectifying waterproofing issues. Common causes of waterproofing failure are: the design in the first place, [...]
The History of Waterproofing
Ever wonder how long waterproofing has been around? Amazingly, it has been part of human dwelling construction for over 13,000 years, viewed by a number of people as the third oldest trade, behind only carpentry and masonry. It came about from the desire to protect our shelters from the elements, and not surprisingly, has seen vast improvements over the ages. The agrarian revolution saw a decrease in small hunter-gatherers groups as many formed larger social units and "stayed put" in more permanent locations. This resulted in a more productive form of agriculture and excess grain from the harvests needed to [...]