Homeowners and building managers should always be on the lookout for leaks in their home, whether it’s a leaking ceiling or leaking plumbing. Even with building materials and technologies having advanced to a great extent over the course of the last several decades, leaks can...
If you have a building constructed with concrete, brick or both, it is crucial you engage in proper masonry weatherproofing techniques to protect those materials for decades to come. Here’s a quick overview of what you should know about protecting your Indianapolis, IN building with...
You don’t have to look too hard to find a gorgeous historic building in Indianapolis. The entire city is filled with dozens of old buildings waiting to have someone show up and breathe new life into them. If you haven’t considered buying an older building...
You’re no doubt familiar with power washing and sandblasting. These industrial cleaning methods have been around for decades. They’re so common, in fact, that entire online communities have been devoted to their remarkable ability to clean the grit and grime off of surfaces. As powerful...
Since its development in the 1820s, stucco has been prized for its unique visual appearance, as well as its robust structural resilience. Traditional stucco excels at regulating the temperature in your home, meaning you stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It...
Any business owner worth their salt understands the importance of a pristine paint job. The paint on the outside of your business is a significant part of the first impression that potential customers get when they first visit your establishment. Combined with your sidewalk, your...
Water is the silent bane of every property owner’s existence—it can seem to seep in anywhere at any time, and causes problems ranging from ice damage to flooding to mold. The best way to address water damage is to never allow it to start by...
It can happen to anyone—you arrive to your home or business and make the frustrating discovery that someone has vandalized your property in the form of graffiti. Sometimes appearing in a form as innocuous as chalk, but more frequently making use of spray paint, graffiti...
While most water damage in buildings is a result of storms and flooding, there are some circumstances in which plumbing leaks and other types of small leaks also result in some significant damage. In fact, small leaks can be quite catastrophic, because they tend to...
A lot of old buildings feature some very intricate and appealing masonry work. As those buildings age, that masonry can deteriorate without the proper care. For people who own old brick buildings or buildings with masonry features, then, the question becomes whether or not that...