Posts by Jake Barnhart

Cleaning the exterior of commercial and residential buildings is crucial in routine maintenance. It has many benefits, and there are different ways to go about cleaning the building, the most common being pressure washing.

Concrete is one of the strongest building materials that exist, but that doesn’t make it indestructible. Cracks in concrete happen often and can form due to many different reasons. Sometimes, cracks are completely unavoidable, and just because they are there doesn’t necessarily mean it was installed incorrectly.

Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) is essentially comprised of organic polymeric aggregate and cement that is reinforced with glass mesh. It is beneficial by providing exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface.

If you have a basement, there is a chance you’re going to have water infiltration at some point in time. Water is good at finding the little cracks in concrete and traveling through, causing damage to your basement. Your building’s age can increase the likelihood of water infiltration, especially in response to improper waterproofing. Ignoring signs of water infiltration can not only create further damage, but it can get costly.

Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) offer consecutive insulation that consists of a water-resistive barrier, drainage plane, insulation board, glass fiber, and both water-resistant and finishing coats. They are becoming more common and can easily be mistaken as concrete. To put it in more straightforward terms, they are exterior covers that provide continuous insulation.

If you have ever had to deal with water infiltration in your parking garage, you know how frustrating, costly, and time-consuming it can be. It can cause severe damage that you may overlook until it’s time for repairs. 

Concrete is the most popular construction material globally and is commonly used in residential and commercial buildings. It’s predominately used for basements, foundations, and exterior walls, as well as sidewalks, ramps, and parking garages. 

Specialty coatings are used in many areas of construction, from concrete polishing to exterior finishes. There are many types of coatings available, and each one has unique properties. To understand which coating is ideal for each application, we need to look at how the coatings are created. Read on to learn what the purpose is for specialty coatings and what chemicals are used in specialty coatings.

Tuckpointing is used to repair joints in stones and brick, and it is a necessary part of masonry preservation. Not only does it protect the structural integrity of the brick, but it also refreshes the appearance of the building. Exposure to weather can make moisture break down behind it, which causes deterioration. If you’re wondering how long tuckpointing takes, the answer depends on the size of the job and the condition of your existing mortar. Read on to learn about the factors that influence tuckpointing timeframes.

Concrete is incredibly durable and versatile, but it’s not bulletproof. Concrete can crack and stain over time if it is not sealed properly, especially when it is exposed to heavy amounts of water. Thankfully, there are ways to prevent these issues and protect the structural integrity of concrete. Let’s take a closer look at concrete waterproofing and the importance of specialty coatings.