Some water entry problems may be evident, others can be much more difficult to diagnose. Water entry can result in damage to finishes, structure, and may affect HVAC performance and indoor air quality. Identifying potential water entry problems and diagnosing known...
The question of whether a building’s below grade plumbing drains should be tested comes up frequently during building evaluations. Although testing is not terribly expensive it is yet another layer of expense that a client must consider against the value of the...
IBHS Building Science IBHS has some pretty interesting building science going on. They do real world testing of building materials for the insurance industry and share their information to the public. From the National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers...
Looking at landings today to specify repairs. They don’t last forever, only about 15-22 years in Houston.
Relief Trenches “What is a relief trench?” you ask. A relief trench is a ditch installed from the forming preparations to a drainage area as part of site preparation for construction of a slab on grade foundation to prevent accumulation of water in the forms in the...
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