Water Under the Skin
Buildings are “clad” with various types of materials, just like people clothe themselves with different fabrics or skin covers the body If you’re not careful water gets behind the cladding. That’s bad because moisture is one of the three forces that destroy buildings If enough water gets behind the cladding it will overcome the buildings’ […]
Building Maintenance Basics
At the beginning of each inspection I explain to my clients that there are three physical forces that destroy buildings; Ultraviolet Light (UV), Heat and Moisture. Manage these forces and you will reduce maintenance and energy costs Air is a transport mechanism for heat and moisture. So, If you can control the movement of air, […]
