Can tuckpointing be done in winter?

Tuckpointing is an important part of routine maintenance for brick buildings. It helps keep the exterior of the building looking its best, plus it helps maintain a watertight exterior for your commercial building.

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Will sandblasting remove rust?

The short answer is yes, sandblasting is an effective method for removing rust. However, there are several things to remember when sandblasting to remove rust.

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The basics of concrete restoration and protection

Concrete is an extremely common artificial material used in buildings, parking garages, and much more. As such, it’s important for people who own and maintain such facilities to understand the basics of concrete, including restoration and protection.

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What causes water infiltration?

Water infiltration can cause major problems for building owners. It’s a huge factor affecting the durability of a building and its ability to perform its basic functions. It can cause mold, corrosion, decay, and other related deterioration problems.

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Maintaining and repairing EIFS exteriors

EIFS, or exterior insulation and finish system, exteriors are becoming more and more popular for commercial buildings. They’re energy efficient, can be finished with a variety of textures and colors, and they’re easy to clean.

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How can I get my building exterior cleaned?

Buildings take a beating over time. They’re exposed to wind, rain, dirt, stains, and so much more. We all know the old saying about only getting one chance to make a first impression, and the exterior of your commercial building could be that one chance.

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Why concrete cracks

Concrete is a heavily used material in building and with good reason. It’s cost-effective, generally easy to use, and can be used in a variety of applications. But over time, it’s going to crack.

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When is EIFS a good option?

EIFS, or exterior finish and insulation systems, is an option for building exteriors that can be finished in many different ways. It’s frequently used to achieve a stucco look without the cost and maintenance involved in traditional stucco, but it can also be finished to look like other types of stone.

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Water infiltration in commercial basements

Water is really good at finding tiny little cracks in concrete and seeing how far it can travel through those cracks. If you have a basement in your commercial building, chances are you’re going to have water infiltration at some point in time. The age of your building can increase the likelihood of water infiltration, especially in the absence of proper waterproofing.

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