Just read a well-written article in Structure magazine about evaluating fire damage to concrete foundations, entitled Engineering Evaluation of Fire Damage to Concrete Foundations, by Peter Marxhausen, M.S., P.E. Mr. Marxhausen writes about his approach to evaluating numerous concrete foundations… Read More
Archives by Month: August 2014
Bulging in a Clay Brick Wall
What causes a clay brick wall to bulge outward as we see in Photo CBW-1? A bulging clay brick wall is an unexpected sight to most observers. When one becomes aware of a bulging brick wall one is… Read More
Can Ventilation Really Reduce Condensation and Mold Growth in an Attic?
Most in the construction industry know that the attics of wood framed structures require adequate ventilation to reduce the risk of the condensation of excessive airborne moisture and the resulting mold growth. But, how much does ventilation reduce condensation and… Read More
When Winterizing a Swimming Pool
Here’s an important reason to lower the water level in a swimming pool when winterizing. If the water level is not properly lowered in a swimming pool when it is closed for the season, that is, the water level is… Read More