Emecole Metro Blog

Key Issues to Address in the Crawl Space Prior to Encapsulating

Crawl space encapsulation is one of the most effective ways to protect against the negative consequences of excess moisture, soil gas entry, and the growth of mold. We identify the preliminary measures contractors should take prior to an encapsulation project to make sure no issues later compromise the job.

How to Store Concrete Crack Injection Epoxies & Polyurethanes in Below-Freezing Environments

Did you know that exposure to cold weather temperatures can affect the epoxy and polyurethane injection materials used for repairing cracks in poured concrete? With the arrival of freezing temperatures throughout North America, the handling of materials during transport and storage over the next several months is enough to make the difference between a successful [...]

Emecole Metro Launches Dedicated Spanish-Language Website

Emecole Metro's Spanish-language website increases the accessibility of products for Spanish-speaking customers. Emecole Metro has officially launched a dedicated Spanish-language website, EmecoleEspanol.com. This effort increases the accessibility of Emecole Metro’s concrete repair product offering to thousands of Spanish-speaking contractors and homeowners. The dedicated Spanish website’s selection of products is rolling out in phases. Upon launch, [...]

Contractor Training Classes Resume: Schedule Your Custom Training!

With Emecole Metro's transition back to pre-COVID operations, training classes are ready to resume! At this time, we are offering custom trainings where businesses can select their choice of training topics and date. Attendees will receive up close and personal hands-on training by field experts. Whether you’re new to concrete repair and waterproofing or simply [...]

Emecole Metro Adds Two New Dehumidifiers to Our Line of Home Health Solutions

The Aprilaire 1820 (left) and the Aprilaire 1850 (right) dehumidifiers. Contractors servicing wet basements and concrete issues can up their ticket by adding moisture control to their line of residential services. The proactive dehumidification of excess moisture protects the home’s air quality by minimizing the consequential growth of mold and mildew, in addition to musty [...]

Manufacturing a Key Role in Transition from Conceptual to Sustained Success

Our production staff working to ensure a large time-sensitive order is packaged and shipped by deadline in order to meet its overnight delivery timeline (photographed September 2019). From day one, manufacturing has been a vital component to the business of Emecole Metro. With October recognized as Manufacturing Month, we take the opportunity to reflect how [...]

High Tensile Strength Grids Provide New Options for Carbon Fiber Crack Repair

Over the last decade, carbon fiber has become more prevalent among contractors and engineers involved with various foundation repairs. Emecole Metro, with its manufacturing partner Fortress Stabilization Systems, has been at the forefront of bringing the best in carbon fiber technology to basement repair contractors. Through that time, our carbon fiber products have continually evolved [...]

Emecole Metro Update & Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Updated June 16, 2021 Maintaining a healthy and hygienic environment within our communities is reliant on the continued manufacturing of various building maintenance materials and equipment. Through the course of the pandemic, Emecole Metro continues to support the needs of our associates, contractors, and end users. At this time, we suggest that anyone entering our [...]