Top Problems that Cause Water Intrusion in Buildings
Some of the key problems are sealants, flashings, poor application practices, poor choice of materials and bad detailing in the design of the building. Sealants and waterproofing plays a key role in...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Water Intrusion Issues in Commercial Buildings
To some degree, architects, designers and builders are able to control the number of openings or holes in a building enclosure. While driving forces such as wind and gravity cannot be controlled, they...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Major Building Problems Caused by Water Intrusion.
For many, water leaks can be like a plague that just simply will not go away. Over the last two and a half decades, we have investigated and focused on these issues that create major problems for the...
View ArticleUnderstanding Black Mold
What is black mold? Black mold, which is also referred to as toxic mold is used to describe Stachybotrys, a genus of molds. Stachybotrys is an unpopular mold because of its ability to grow in interior...
View ArticleThe Importance of Properly Sizing A/C Units
When installing a new air conditioning system, one of the most overlooked aspects is sizing. For decades, HVAC contractors have been neglecting the process and, instead, taking various shortcuts to...
View ArticleAttention to Detail: Architectural & Transition Details
As discussed previously, the function of the wall system (part of the building envelope) is to provide protection from the elements such as wind, heat, cold, and rain (moisture). The design of a wall...
View ArticleBrick Masonry and Moisture
The function of the wall system (part of the building envelope) is to provide protection from the elements such as wind, heat, cold, and rain (moisture). The design of the brick masonry wall system...
View ArticleProtecting Your Most Valuable Assets
Water is one of the building blocks of life. However, in terms of your home or building, it is extremely destructive. The sources of water intrusion may be hard to track, but without proper diagnosis...
View ArticleIntegrity of Green Buildings
Despite the current state of the global economy, green building continues to grow. According to McGraw-Hill Construction, the green building market is expected to more than double from 2010 to 2015,...
View ArticleProtecting Your Home from Water Intrusion
Water intrusion issues can plague home owners for years without ever being properly resolved. Water is a destructive force and can cause various issues for a building. Some problems – such as rotted...
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