Posts by Jake Barnhart

There is no way to entirely get rid of mold.

Your building’s exterior won’t last forever. It needs cleaning and upkeep.

It’s not surprising that concrete is affected by temperature.

When you design a green building, it can’t just be something you tack on at the end.

If you’ve ever sanded something, you know that sanding can be a long and frustrating process. But it’s necessary to get a material back to its original surface.

Concrete has been a popular building material since the time of the Romans. It’s durable, moderate on price and fills a wide variety of applications. But is it as inexpensive over the long term?

Concrete will crack. It’s not a matter of “if” with most installations, it’s a matter of “when”.

We’re getting close to summer, and if you haven’t finished your spring maintenance checklist it’s time to get it done. Each season of the year you’ll run into different things you should check, and spring is no different. It’s particularly important as you head into the hotter summer months.

Stucco is one of the most ancient, well-beloved building materials still in use today. Its combination of looks, durability and ease of application makes it a great fit for many exteriors.

Your building’s outer envelope is incredibly important. Every building is made with one chief concern in mind: how do we keep water out? Your masonry is the first line of defense. Every cracked brick or crumbling mortar joint means more chances that water will find its way through the outer envelope and wreak havoc inside.