There is nothing more frustrating than chasing a leak on the exterior of your building. Many times we receive a call where the property manager has spent a lot of time, effort, and money trying to stop moisture infiltration. Ultimately they give up and decide to bring in an expert to try to stop the… Read more »
In the weeks leading up to a holiday or vacation, many of us set internal goals to get our projects completed before we leave, which can cause undue stress on ourselves and others. In the seasonal business of construction, we experience this rush during the summer holidays and the winter holidays – such as Thanksgiving… Read more »
Most often, the notion to install a water repellent coating begins with a leak. Unfortunately, many people don’t consider the cost of repairing and cleaning the wall before applying the coating. Here are a few things to think about if you are considering a project. What is the reason for applying the water repellent? Is… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
In the weeks leading up to a holiday or vacation, many of us set internal goals to get our projects completed before we leave. This can cause undue stress on ourselves and others. In the seasonal business of construction, we experience this rush around Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. In more than one… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) have been used as the façade finish for over thirty years in this country. In order to properly maintain and restore this type of exterior finish, it is important to know how the system was installed.
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