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...
When a surface needs to be cleaned, restored or otherwise prepared for finishing, you will have to determine the right blast cleaning method to use, as well as the type of abrasive material that is most appropriate to complete the job. To better decide what...
Keeping your building’s exterior clean can play a key role in the way your commercial property is perceived. However, doing so in an environmentally-friendly way is also a priority, and one of the best ways to ensure you are making a good first impression while...
How to Prepare Your Building for Pressure Washing Regularly pressure washing the exterior of your building is the best way to ensure it looks nice and clean, while also preventing some structural issues from taking hold. Though a pressure washing service in Indianapolis, IN will take...
Stucco is a fantastic siding option for any home or commercial building. It’s attractive, energy-efficient and can last a long time without needing to be replaced. However, it’s not impervious to damage. Bad weather, insufficient repairs and lack of maintenance can cause the stucco siding...
Dry ice blasting has been around since the 1970s, when it was developed during research into methods of stripping paint from aircraft. It wasn’t until the late 1980s that the process of dry ice blasting became commercially available. Today, it exists as one of several...
Sandblasting and soda blasting are two types of methods that are used to strip paint or finish from substrates (often on machinery or buildings). Both of them involve the use of abrasive materials as the primary medium for the stripping, but there are some key...
An important part of owning a commercial building is making sure you go through the proper processes of seasonal building preparation, ensuring that you’re fully prepared for the conditions to come. This is especially important in the fall, as winter in the Midwest can truly...
Are you considering hiring a masonry contractor to do some work on your commercial property? No matter what kind of job you’re hiring them to take on, it’s important you’re completely comfortable with the contractor before you begin working with them. Here are some questions you...