Masonry mortar joints, the unassuming spaces brimming with potential, act as silent guardians against the relentless onslaught of moisture, particularly […]
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Masonry mortar joints, the unassuming spaces brimming with potential, act as silent guardians against the relentless onslaught of moisture, particularly […]
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Restoration anchors play a crucial role in masonry restoration and maintenance. They serve as an effective solution for replacing failed […]
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Traffic Coatings, commonly referred to as Deck Coatings, are an effective solution to protect elevated concrete slabs such as balconies, […]
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Inspecting the exterior of your building annually is a good practice that can help catch problems early, preventing these from […]
The View Condominiums Progress continues on The View Condominium Project, overlooking the Missouri River, in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Our […]
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Rain, wind, snow, ultraviolet rays, and ineffective detailing all take their toll on structures over time. Deterioration of the exterior […]
What is Structural Concrete? “Structural concrete” is the term commonly used when referring to concrete elements that provide the primary […]
What are Steel Lintels? Steel lintels have been used in masonry construction for over 100 years and generally function as […]
Causes of Stone Deterioration Limestone deterioration can be caused by multiple variables, but the most common cause is excessive exposure […]
Waterproofing with Thru-Wall Flashings Buildings constructed in the post 1970 era rarely rely solely on the exterior cladding for protection […]
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The accumulation of pollutants, biological growth, or paints and coatings can be detrimental to the longevity of any masonry structure. […]
What Is EIFS? Exterior Insulation Finishing System, more commonly referred to as EIFS, or sometimes simply as “Dryvit”, is a […]
What are Masonry Mortar Joints? Masonry mortar joints are the first line of defense from moisture penetration. Depending on the […]
As we come out of winter, and the potentially damaging freeze/thaw season, right now is a great time to inspect […]
Have you inspected your exterior caulk joints? Do your exterior joint sealants look like this? What is an Exterior Caulking […]
Waterproofing membranes are crucial for providing a watertight surface for plaza decks, fountains and green spaces covering occupied space. These […]
What is Terra Cotta? Architectural terra cotta is a fired mixture of clay and water that is pressed into molds […]
What Causes Brick Deterioration, or Spalling, to Occur? There are numerous conditions on a building that can be contributing factors, […]