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Thumbs up for weeps!
We have recently found a few buildings with EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems) intended to be a moisture drainage design, which were missing weeps. The manufacturers of these systems require weep elements (drainage tracks, holes, slots, etc.) along the base of the walls and at transitions to allow water that infiltrates behind the EIFS […]
A Modern Touch
We have retrofitted the upper level of a concrete parking garage with post tension cable rails in lieu of masonry flower block walls. You can see that the parking level looks more clean and neat with the new rails. Also rain water drains off the parking deck much faster with the open cable design. […]
Caulk? Maybe Not!
Applying caulk to stop leaks is not always a good thing. Sometimes it makes matters worse by trapping water in the building façade instead of letting it drain. Here are a few areas where NOT to caulk: *Along window or door head lintels on brick facades – leads to advanced corrosion of the steel support and […]
Screw It!
Parts of Alexandria, Virginia are known to have shrink/swell (marine) clay soils. Placing a building on these unstable soils can result in differential building settlement as the moisture content of the soils varies during seasons of drought and rain. Over time settlement conditions can result in unsafe conditions and impending structural failures. We just completed […]
Did Someone Say “Snow”?
It might not seem like it when temperatures remain warm, but you should already have your snow removal plan in effect for the upcoming winter. If not, you should arrange with a service provider to be on standby for your community when needs arise. Many landscaping companies, paving contractors and others whose primary work is […]