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Moisture Intrusion

Moisture Intrusion: The Achilles Heel of Single-Wythe CMU

Buildings, Coating Assessment, Commercial, Concrete Walls, Inspection, Instruments, Moisture / By

This is a continuation of the article published in the January/February 2013 issue of Durability + Design, “Repair The Building Before You Repair The Paint.” In that article, a number of building repairs associated with single-wythe concrete masonry units (CMU) were discussed – repairs that should be undertaken before additional coating is applied, including problems with …

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Coating System Concerns for Single-Wythe Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Construction

Buildings, Coating Failure, Coating Standards, Coatings, Commercial, Inspection, Lab Testing / By

Within a 20-mile radius of your home, you have seen one or more big box stores, strip malls, or other buildings with peeling paint on the exterior and/or interior surfaces. Failing paint and streaks of efflorescence are so common on buildings that it is hardly noticed until large sheets hang from the walls. While moisture …

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That New-Paint Look: Keys to Formulating a Plan for Restoring Metal Exteriors

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Article From Durability + DesignPhoto 1: High-performance factory finishes, such as the fluoropolymer coating applied to the exterior of this library in Arizona, provide a high degree of color and gloss retention.Photo by Timmerman Photography; photo courtesy of PPG Industries Inc. Factory-applied finishes on roof panels, canopies, awnings, and curtain walls offer a superior combination of …

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