Sandstone Deterioration & Restoration Considerations

Posted June 25, 2018 by & filed under General, Tips & How-To's.

Sandstone Deterioration

Many older, natural stone structures have deteriorated surfaces, some of which cause aesthetic, life-safety, or structural concerns for their owners. Unlike brick or other façade materials, natural stone, particularly sandstone, tends to deteriorate. Due to this unique characteristic, the repair, restoration, and preservation of this material requires a thorough understanding and comprehensive evaluation. Source of… Read more »

Levels of EIFS Repair: To Replace or Restore?

Posted May 11, 2018 by & filed under General, Tips & How-To's.

EIFS REPAIR

When EIFS-clad structures begin to show signs of age and deterioration, building owners are left asking themselves what to do about it. Many architects and engineers are not educated on these systems and the knee-jerk reaction is to remove and replace the EIFS. However, not all system failures warrant replacement. Many times, less intrusive modifications can… Read more »

Water Repellent Considerations

Posted April 10, 2018 by & filed under General.

WATER REPELLENT

Water repellents are colorless treatments that are applied to walls or other surfaces with the intent of reducing absorption. Applying a water repellent can be a great way to enhance the weather resistant characteristics of your structure. It is relatively inexpensive and somewhat simple to apply, but there are several things to take into consideration… Read more »

The Impact of the OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard

Posted March 7, 2018 by & filed under General, Tips & How-To's.

In 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised the standard which regulates the hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica in the work place. Though not entirely new, the revised standard has dramatically reduced the exposure limits for workers and has added many new requirements for employers. There are incredible costs associated with compliance,… Read more »

EIFS in Layman’s Terms

Posted October 11, 2017 by & filed under General.

EIFS IN LAYMANS TERMS

The purpose of this article is to try to simplify something that confuses many people: EIFS. EIFS is an acronym for “Exterior Insulation and Finish System.” Many people refer to it as “Dryvit” or mistakenly as “stucco.” Dryvit Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of EIFS products. This is a generic trademark descriptor, similar to Kleenex (a manufacturer… Read more »

Terra Cotta Replacement Considerations

Posted March 8, 2017 by & filed under General, Tips & How-To's.

Terra Cotta Replacement Considerations

Architectural terra cotta is a masonry material that has been around since the 1800’s. Terra cotta is basically made of a clay-like material that is formed into shapes, which are glazed and then fired in a kiln. These shapes are attached to a building’s skeleton to form its exterior façade. Mortar is placed between the… Read more »

The Challenges of Estimating Vertical Concrete Structures

Posted February 8, 2017 by & filed under Concrete Restoration, General.

challenges of estimating vertical concrete structures

In this article, we are discussing the challenges of estimating vertical concrete restoration projects. These are typically the most difficult types of concrete repair projects to accurately estimate. The intent of this article is to help explain the different pricing approaches so you can choose the right one for your project. The challenges There are… Read more »

The Building Assessment Process

Posted January 16, 2017 by & filed under General, Tips & How-To's.

Building Assessment Process

Every potential restoration project begins with a need: clients have a building or structure with a problem, so they call an expert such as Trisco and thereby initiate the building assessment process. When executed successfully, this process can identify problems or deficiencies, the cause of these problems, and the design of a solution. The building… Read more »