Flood events often cause widespread damage to buildings, equipment, and other property. Once flood waters have subsided and an affected site has dried out for days, weeks, or months, it…
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Churches are designed to accommodate worship space for several hundred to several thousand (or more) congregants who come together as a faith community. During services, the congregation focuses on a…
Because balconies often provide an easily accessible outdoor space with a view, they serve as an area for people to congregate. Balcony railings (or “guards”) are used to minimize the…
When designing a building or other type of structure, engineers must consider factors that will affect the performance of the structure’s foundation over its service life. One factor that must…
While thankfully not common, below-grade fire riser plumbing failures can cause significant damages to buildings. These failures are characterized by high-pressure water leakage, often resulting in significant amounts of moisture…
Hurricanes are known for their capability to produce widespread devastation resulting from extreme environmental forces. Damage from hurricane force winds is often memorialized, and sometimes sensationalized, during post-storm media coverage….
Conventional stucco (also known as “Portland cement plaster”) is a widely-used material consisting of a combination of Portland cement materials, aggregate, and water. Stucco is a durable, fire-resistant material that…
Many are familiar with the forceful power of cyclonic winds during hurricanes and tornadoes, due to their potential to cause newsworthy catastrophic damage. Straight-line winds are much more common than…
With summer on the way and temperatures rising, many people will be looking to spend some time poolside. Pools can be fun and relaxing, and offer a respite from the…
Wood is one of the most common building materials, often used for structural framing and wall sheathing. Because wood is a natural, organic material, it is susceptible to deterioration when…
