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Have you seen a "weeping wall"? I recently published a piece of content about some materials in my garage. The one on the left, had a very wet SULPHATE "MgO" board, and on the right, Rescom's HMR offering. Neither board was actually wet normally. But, when the conditions are right, the board on the left expels water, causing it to become damp as the salts push moisture to the outside. It does eventually dry out again(if not covered by non vapour permeable render/paint; another story), but the cycle has continued over 6 years. Giving you this "weeping wall" effect every so often when large temp/moisture variations within the atmosphere. So what is Rescom? Rescom, a non combustible Sorel Cement Board (Patented ISO8336/BS/EN 12467 Flat Sheet Fibre Cement Certifications) It is: - Impact proof(200mph Hurricane Compliant) - Fireproof up to 1300°c for over 180min 16mm Single Board - Soundproof up to 50 decibels - Water resistant (that one is fairly obvious!) - Can be used on floor, ceilings, interior/exterior walls. Yes FULL Fire compartmentation approved including shaft linings. - Doesn't split under ballistic nail gun testing (when used 10mm from the board edge) If you want to learn more about this solution, drop me a message or give me a call. #Construction #Rescom #MMC #Passivefireprotection

So many roofs, easily become the victims of water damage thanks to cracks in the materials, or articles of the roofs missing completely thanks to high winds or other debris landing on the structure. While that damage can be hard to spot, there will be signs to look for that can point to moisture making its way into a roof. Mold can often be one of the easiest issues to spot, appearing where the roof and an exterior wall meet, and various other places that can crack and allow the mold to grow further into the loss. The bathroom fan can also appear stained and while condensation is a likely culprit, it also could mean the vent cap is leaking. We Write - you Adjust, Build, & Litigate - 800-272-1601 - #HurricaneClaims #claimwrite #largeloss #x #RemoteEstimates #writeloss #xactimate #Appraisal #claimslife #estimates #umpire #3D #Matterport #buildingconsultants #expertwitness #supplements #inspections #Protools #level3Xactimate #legalsupport #INSURANCECLAIMS WriteLoss™ - Claim Write Inc. 800-272-1601

Pond liners, erosion control fabric, retaining walls and more require an accurate 3D slope area. Elevation Pro makes slope area calculations fast, accurate, and easy! 🙌 ➡️Learn How: https://loom.ly/kOGFw7k #retainingwalls #pondliner #elevationpro #grade #sitework #construction

In-depth knowledge of moisture meters is indispensable in home inspections, building surveys, and flood damage restoration. Our guide, “Technically Speaking: Understanding How Does A Moisture Meter Work,” gets into exactly how a meter functions and how to take accurate measurements: https://hubs.li/Q025jKX-0 #HomeInspection #FloodDamageRestoration #MoistureMeter

Recently finished these underground two-storey water tanks. This was the first time I was introduced to such a combination of two tanks. The lower chamber is for rainwater collection, and the two upper chambers are for the fire protection system. #reinforcedconcrete #structuralanalysis #structuraldesign #revit #structural #FEA #3waters #threewaters

Join us for our FREE WEBINAR on September 7 on Designing Wall Systems for Specific Climate Zones by John Posenecker Copying and pasting a wall or roof assembly that works in one part of our country into a project in another part of the country could be not just problematic, but potentially catastrophic. This presentation will use data and hygrothermal modeling to articulate what happens when tried and true assemblies from one part of the country get moved to a very different climate. More importantly, we’ll cover strategies to mitigate these issues. While many may be familiar with a Class I Vapor Retarder (“vapor barrier”) in the wrong part of an assembly, we’ll also cover the impacts of insulation type, the overreaction to perm ratings, light-colored roofing membranes and reservoir claddings such as stucco and unit masonry. Click the link below to register: https://ow.ly/eiRI50PGwmm #airbarrier #airbarrierassociation #webinar #buildingenclosure #buildingenvelope