As discussed previously, the function of the wall system (part of the building envelope) is to provide protection from the elements such as wind, heat, cold, and rain (moisture). The design of a wall system should stop the penetration of these elements into the interior space of the building and prevent the weathering and deterioration
Brick Masonry and Moisture
The function of the wall system (part of the building envelope) is to provide protection from the elements such as wind, heat, cold, and rain (moisture). The design of the brick masonry wall system should stop the intrusion of these elements into the interior space of the building and prevent the weathering and deterioration of
The Integrity of Green Buildings
Despite the current state of the global economy, green building continues to grow. According to McGraw-Hill Construction, the green building market is expected to more than double from 2010 to 2015, with nonresidential green building expected to triple. Although the intentions behind them are undoubtedly noble, there are flaws that need to be addressed in
Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets
Water is one of the building blocks of life. However, in terms of your home or building, it is extremely destructive. The sources of water intrusion may be hard to track, but without proper diagnosis and remediation by trained professionals, water damage will pose a serious threat to your most valuable assets: your building, your
The Importance of Properly Sizing A/C Units
When installing a new air conditioning system, one of the most overlooked aspects is sizing. For decades, HVAC contractors have been neglecting the process and, instead, taking various shortcuts to simply “get the job done”. Rather than taking the appropriate steps to calculate the correct size for an HVAC system, contractors often limit themselves to
Understanding Black Mold
What is black mold? Black mold, which is also referred to as toxic mold is used to describe Stachybotrys, a genus of molds. Stachybotrys is an unpopular mold because of its ability to grow in interior of homes and buildings and the harmful effects it can have on the human body. Stachybotrys is known as
The All-New 2013 Manual-S Speedsheet
Manual-S is being required by many building programs and local codes these days. The problem is, it’s really hard to tell whether the installing contractor actually followed the guidelines or not. It’s not that it’s impossible to confirm. It just takes a good deal of time, as well as a solid understanding of the HVAC
