You’ve probably painted something around the house before. It might have been a wall, a ceiling, a cabinet, or a deck—something that needed aesthetic appeal or some protection from the elements.

Concrete is one of the most common building materials on earth. It’s used in everything from high-rises to patios. And just about every commercial building is made of it. But why concrete, and not something else?

Concrete is one of the most durable and commonly-used building materials in the world. But if you’ve walked through any major city, you’ve probably seen decayed and cracked concrete. It doesn’t last forever.

EIFS is one of the most common building materials in the world. It’s used on homes and commercial buildings alike for external cladding.

Commercial buildings aren’t like residential buildings. They see more traffic, need more maintenance, and are made for a different purpose. That’s why industrial coatings exist.

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.