How Is Concrete Checked for Damage?

How Is Concrete Checked for Damage?

What factors can cause damage to concrete? The primary causes of damage to concrete, at least in South Florida, are changes in temperature and moisture (excluding some other issue like settlement). Concrete is porous, meaning it is not waterproof, and has many tiny...
Structural Wood Repairs for Damaged Members

Structural Wood Repairs for Damaged Members

During visual inspections of structural elements in a building, the wood framing is usually investigated to check for splitting, splintering, and other indications that wood structural repairs are needed. Our office also utilizes a metal sounding bar to determine if...
The Big Apple vs. Big Hurricane Sandy

The Big Apple vs. Big Hurricane Sandy

This morning, after reviewing the damage we witnessed yesterday, we set out in the cold crisp air to provide more hurricane damage assessments, but this time we’d be right in the Big Apple. We started in Rockaway Park, NY, where the house we inspected again appeared...