by scott@forcefieldnc.com | Dec 4, 2018
Concrete is a very durable building material when properly designed, proportioned and constructed. Unfortunately, deterioration can occur if attention is not paid to detail in the design construction phases of a project. One such situation is that associated with...
by scott@forcefieldnc.com | Aug 31, 2018
Coastal environments are some of the most severe for building materials such as reinforced concrete. Winds can carry ocean-borne chloride-based salts considerable heights and distances for deposition on structures in their path. Together with moisture, chlorides soak...
by scott@forcefieldnc.com | Jun 22, 2018
It’s almost inevitable, roofs and fenestrations are going to leak. Extreme weather conditions, normal wear and tear over time and environmental and foreign intrusions deteriorate and penetrate even the best building envelope solutions on the market. Water leaks not...
by scott@forcefieldnc.com | Jun 22, 2018
Coastal structures have increased susceptibility to corrosion, concrete distress, leaks and safety hazards due to moisture and airborne salts from the ocean. Restoration projects at beach front condominiums can be complex, often necessitating intricate repairs and...
by scott@forcefieldnc.com | Nov 14, 2017
by: Mike Ranieri, PE What comes to mind when you see the word “artisan”? I immediately think of a loaf of crusty bread, freshly baked in a wood-fired oven. Of course, then thoughts of tearing pieces of bread for dipping in some half-filled dish of olive oil,...
