When building components such as brick, concrete, and stone are neglected they can become loose or displaced. In some cases, they can fall off and
One way that walls talk to us is through the accumulation of biological growth on surfaces of buildings. Moss, vines, grass, trees, mildew, and mold
When evaluating the causes of deterioration in reinforced concrete structures, one of the commonly overlooked causes is carbonation. In reinforced concrete, this chemical process slowly
As technologies have progressed over the years, so have the types of materials that are used for exterior facades in building construction. Traditional materials such
When evaluating distressed concrete on aging structures, one useful resource is testing the concrete itself. Often this includes core sampling performed by the contractor in
We hate to be the ones to remind you but winter is here and so are all the issues that come along with cold weather