Fall 2025 Back Issue

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PUR-Based Systems: A High-Performance Concrete Protection and Traffic Coating Solution
By Tom Stuewe, Senior Product Manager, Siplast
In today’s fast-paced commercial construction landscape, polyurea and polyurethane-based deck coating systems have become indispensable for their exceptional combination of durability, flexibility, and performance.

Breathing Easy With Good Indoor Air Quality, Starting with the Basement 
By Vanessa Salvia
Even if you don’t spend a lot of time in your basement, controlling the humidity and filtering that air before it moves to the upper levels of the home will improve your comfort and indoor air quality in the rest of the house.

Restoration vs. Replacement: Maximizing Commercial Roof Performance
By Vanessa Salvia
Commercial roofing presents challenges that set it apart from residential applications, such as being expansive surfaces that are almost flat. Proper maintenance programs can extend roof life well beyond design specifications and prevent the majority of warranty claims.

Below-Grade Crack Repair Solutions
By Vanessa Salvia
Modern techniques and materials are revolutionizing how contractors approach structural crack repair in basements, combining traditional injection methods with innovative carbon fiber reinforcement systems.

Four Decades of Proof: Why Silicone Coatings and Sealants Stand the Test of Time
By Errol Bull, Technical Services Manager at Momentive Performance Materials
How do you know if waterproofing solutions will stand the test of time? One study, started in 1983, seeks to answer that question.

Case Study: New York State Capitol Building
A centerpiece in the heart of Albany, the New York State Capitol Building’s central courtyard required updates to its roofing and cladding.

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