Waterproofing Solutions

Concrete Repair & Protection

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Other suppliers sell construction products. Garvin sells construction solutions.

Garvin grants you access to not just industry-leading vendors, but also material selection experts so you get the job done quickly – and correctly.

In a growing sea of generalists who provide mediocre service for a wide variety of construction products, Garvin delivers specialty solutions. We arm you with knowledge and make you the expert.

Serving 13 states, our five warehouses are fully stocked across the Northeast:

Moderna

Moderna, a leading biotech company and developer of one of the three COVID-19 vaccines, is building a new office and laboratory complex in Cambridge, Mass. The ambitious, 462,000 sq. ft., mixed-use project at 325 Binney St. is expected to be one of the region’s most sustainable life science facilities. See how Garvin was able to help:

Winthrop Center in Boston

Remarkably, Winthrop Center currently stands as the world's largest certified Passive House office building, a testament to its’ developers’ commitment to energy efficiency. Learn how we helped this project with unitized curtain wall:

Google Tower

As a premier construction product supplier, we had the honor of partnering with Massey Glass and Plate Co. on the ground-breaking project of Google's new office space at 325 Main St. in Cambridge, MA. Learn how air and vapor barriers played a role:

9/11 Memorial Reflecting Pools

The Reflecting Pools at the 9/11 Memorial sit in the footprint of the fallen World Trade Center Towers. Because of the logistical complexity and symbolic nature of the site, engineers required a waterproofing membrane that could guarantee a long service life:

Empire State Building

When this staple of Manhattan’s signature skyline needed weatherproofing, its owners turned to Garvin – and a non-staining GE sealant for its natural stone. Joint sealant installation and window repairs did the trick for this hallmark project:

LaGuardia Airport

As some of the world’s busiest airports, the concrete runways of New York are no stranger to abuses of heavy traffic and Mother Nature. With help from a BASF epoxy overlay, Garvin addressed critical repair needs by providing an extremely durable, non-slip surface:

At a Glance :

Expertise

We’re the Northeast’s only construction distributor with enough mastery to offer in-house training for products and system solutions. Virtual, in-office, or on-site, we can help keep your team and project on track.

Partnership

Juggling the supply of commercial construction products is stressful and hectic – we get it. We make management smoother by proactively matching you to products and projects, keeping your specialized needs fully stocked in at least one of our locations.

Reliability

One reason customers have come here since 1949 is that we’re more agile and focused than the competition. We’re responsive to questions, provide quick warehouse turnarounds, deliver in emergencies, and guide you toward the solution best for you – not just for us.

What Does Garvin Construction Products Do?

Sealants

Even the most promising protection plan can fail with improper material application. Garvin stocks commercial-grade sealants and related products, provides technical support on proper application, and is authorized to perform on-site adhesion testing:

Waterproofing

The quality of your waterproofing products, both above- and below-grade, can have a huge impact on value and the construction schedule. We can provide and train you on a vast selection of membranes and materials for any site condition, keeping your project on time and on budget:

Air & Vapor Barriers

A building’s thermal envelope is only as good as its airflow and moisture protection materials. Garvin’s offerings and expertise in flashings and membranes (permeable or impermeable) help you create an airtight, energy-efficient, and NFPA 285-compliant assembly.

Concrete

Concrete construction doesn’t need to be a nonstop battle against cracking, scaling, and rebar corrosion. We supply and give advice on products that’ll best repair and protect your new construction or restoration project:

Structural Glazing & Curtain Wall

Structural glass and other non-structural walls are visually dazzling, but come with moisture, heat, and durability challenges. From metal panel cladding to facade glazing and window walls, our sealants and structural tapes have you covered.

Expansion Joints

Expansion joints comprise less than 0.5% of a building’s cost, yet are often the first source of costly maintenance. Our in-house experts can select the appropriate systems and train your team anywhere on sizing, storage, and installation best practices.

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Who Supplies Our Commercial Construction Materials?

Garvin’s partners are hand-picked from the top of the commercial construction supply industry. This isn’t big-box store stuff – these are advanced building products for your most demanding material needs.

Here are just a few suppliers for which Garvin is a licensed distributor: