Why Hydrotech?
50+ years of proven performance in the field.
Hydrotech's Monolithic Membrane 6125®, the original rubberized asphalt membrane, has been entrusted for almost 50 years with keeping high profile structures across the country and around the globe watertight. With more than two billion square feet of MM6125® installed on projects in over 36 countries, Hydrotech is recognized as the leader in the waterproofing industry.
Not satisfied to rest on our past successes, we have developed a full range of thermal and moisture protection products, drainage systems, The Plaza Deck Assembly for plazas, decks and roof terraces, and the Garden Roof® Assembly for vegetative (green) roof applications.
We continue to expand our product line to give architects and owners superior flexibility and design options for plazas, roof, parking decks and critical waterproofing projects.
Recent Press
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December 7, 2020
There are a lot of incentives for green roofs in the world today which improve the business case for implementation. Many of those incentives rely on making one-time payments based on the size of the green roof. While...
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November 11, 2020
Moisture absorption is a familiar concept. It is easy to understand moisture absorption mechanisms in polystyrene insulation. Unfortunately, some insulation-performance claims can be misleading when based on test...
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November 26, 2019
Palo Alto, CA. (November 26, 2019) There are many reasons to incorporate a green or living roof into a design, including energy conservation, water management, and financial benefits. For one project in Palo Alto,...
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November 11, 2019
Climate change and stormwater management
A new color is emerging in the roofing field; after green roofs and white roofs, now here is the blue roof. The dense nature of urban areas, combined with the increased intensity of rain events and...
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May 2, 2019
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2019) Very near Lake Michigan in Chicago, Northwestern Medical Center faced several challenges in bringing a new campus building to life. Designed by Perkins+Will, the project involves...
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October 17, 2018
Hydrotech, a recognized leader in the vegetative roofing market, today announced the availability of the Fourth Edition of the company’s widely acclaimed Garden Roof® Planning Guide. For the last five years, updated...