Posts by Jake Barnhart

Every commercial building has an enemy: water.

Masonry is one of the oldest construction techniques on earth. From the mud brick ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia to modern concrete block buildings, it’s been an integral part of human history.

Commercial concrete floors take a beating.

Parking garages are a unique type of structure with their own maintenance concerns that other buildings don’t have to consider. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining a concrete parking garage.

Concrete is one of the world’s most common building materials for a reason: it’s comparatively cheap, very strong, and highly durable. But chances are you’re going to wind up dealing with a crack in the concrete at some point in your building’s lifespan. And you’ll need to know what you’re looking at.

Buildings are constantly under attack from the elements. Whether visible or invisible, leaks have the potential to let those elements in. Unfixed leaks can wreak havoc on any structure, but the easiest way to stop them is to understand how they start.

The number one enemy of every building is water.

Cracked concrete is usually a good sign of a bad sign.

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.