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Will sandblasting damage my building?

By Jake Barnhart | Jul 30, 2018

Sandblasting can be a great way to clean a variety of surfaces, but a lot of people wonder if sandblasting will damage a building. The answer is…

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Why concrete is reinforced with steel

By Jake Barnhart | Jul 23, 2018

Many years ago, buildings were primarily built with stone. But stone is heavy, must be transported long distances, and must be cut to size from a larger piece of stone. With the invention of concrete in 1849 came the ability to create building blocks of different sizes and shapes at the building location rather than hauling stone to the site.

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When is tuckpointing necessary?

By Jake Barnhart | Jul 16, 2018

Over time, mortar joints in a brick building can deteriorate and allow water to seep into your building. If left unchecked, water infiltration can cause significant damage over time.

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The tools of masonry restoration

By Jake Barnhart | Jul 9, 2018

Masonry restoration is a pretty broad category that includes cleaning, sealing, repairing mortar, and even tearing down and rebuilding sections of masonry. Basically, masonry restoration is any work on a building that’s already standing, as opposed to masonry work to actually build that building.

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Four steps to resurfacing concrete

By Jake Barnhart | Jul 2, 2018

Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world, but it’s still a porous material that can be damaged by moisture, deterioration, chemicals, and weather.

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Limestone cleaning and sealing

By Jake Barnhart | Jun 25, 2018

Limestone is a beautiful and iconic stone that’s popular for buildings, walkways, stairs, patios, and pool and deck landings. It’s certainly a stone that can stand the test of time, but it also can stain, discolor, or be damaged due to dirt, grime, moisture, and deterioration.

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Four ways water infiltration causes damage

By Jake Barnhart | Jun 15, 2018

Water can infiltrate a building in any number of ways—through a leaky roof, improperly sealed windows, cracks in the walls, or leaks from pipes inside the building. Anyone who has ever experienced a water infiltration issue knows how quickly water can cause major problems.

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Can mold grow on concrete?

By Jake Barnhart | Jun 11, 2018

At some point in life, we’ve probably all experienced mold growing on food and maybe wood or other materials that have started to mold. But can mold grow on a hard surface like concrete?

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Are stucco and EIFS the same?

By Jake Barnhart | Jun 4, 2018

A critical piece of knowing how to restore a building’s exterior is being able to identify exactly what type of materials were used. While stucco and EIFS exteriors look extremely similar, they are dramatically different materials.

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