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Springtime brings storms and rain, which means it’s common to discover leaky windows.
So, what do you do if you find water pooled around windows after a storm? Here are a few questions to ask to help pinpoint the cause.

As stated in a previous blog, all brickwork needs maintenance and repair at some point. Whether it’s an issue of receding grout or cracks running through the grout lines, problems involving your brickwork need to be resolved quickly and effectively.

Extreme summer temperatures can create maintenance challenges for commercial structures, but preventative maintenance saves money in the long run. To stay ahead of the wear and tear of high temperatures, use this handy checklist.

The secret to a long-lasting building is regular maintenance. Ignoring small repairs and cleaning leads to expensive problems. Here are a few of the most important maintenance tasks that can keep your building in good condition. Cleaning Over time, any building will collect dirt naturally. The Oklahoma wind drives dirt into the walls of your…

If you own a building, there are two challenges when it comes to the exterior. The outside of your building must be attractive, but it also must be protected against the elements. Water is the enemy when it comes to masonry surfaces like concrete, stucco and EIFS. And those are the most commonly-used materials for…

Stucco and EIFS are very popular types of veneers in commercial construction. Unfortunately, they’re vulnerable to hail, and Oklahoma has plenty of hail to go around. As we head deeper into the storm season, it’s important to know the damage that hail can cause, and how it can be repaired. Any damage to the surface…

There are a lot of things to consider when you’re trying to improve your bottom line. Maintaining your building is one of those considerations, and it’s important to your budget for a lot of reasons. Here are just a few of the ways that poor building maintenance can impact your pocketbook. An unattractive building can…

Remember the scary old house in movies? It usually had overgrown vegetation and a worn, moldy look. The house was meant to convey an element of apprehension to the viewer. In real life, though, the same holds true for our business’ buildings. A neatly maintained exterior with easy parking is a welcoming sign to visiting…

For many, seeing graffiti in a neighborhood is a signal of social chaos and even possibly gang-related activity. Whether or not that’s the case in your neighborhood, graffiti tends to scare potential customers away. This form of vandalism not only has a monetary cost to the property owners directly impacted, but to the entire community.…

Many types of coatings exist for commercial buildings. One popular option is EIFS, or Exterior Insulation and Finish System. EIFS became popular in the 1960s with the increased interest in building energy efficiency. This system gives exterior walls a water-resistant, insulated finished surface. Because it is low-maintenance, and provides energy efficiency, EIFS is a great…