Archive for July 2022

Water is the natural enemy of concrete. Want your concrete to last? Keep the water out. There are several different ways to do that. You’ve probably heard of both sealing and waterproofing, but do you know the difference?

There’s a reason we say something is “solid as a brick wall.” Brick is a strong, durable construction material that’s been used for thousands of years. It’s attractive and stands up to the elements well. But it doesn’t last forever.

It’s a sound that strikes fear in any building manager’s heart. The mysterious puddle or dripping ceiling tile is a sign of bad things to come unless it’s taken care of immediately. And that involves tracing it back to the source.

If you want to keep your commercial building’s outdoor surfaces in good condition, you have to make sure you paint them—regularly. But painting isn’t as simple as “dip roller in paint can and apply paint.” You need to know the dos and don’ts.