Corbel – Architectural Supports
Corbels – Where function meets beauty in architectural design A corbel is a type of architectural, usually aesthetically ornate in historic construction, with superincumbent elements.
Encyclopedia of Historic Masonry Restoration
Cornice Metal | Decorative Ceiling Cornices
Metal cornices are found at the top of most historic masonry buildings in Washington, DC. When in the Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Dupont Circle neighborhoods you will see the architectural details are prolific.
Corten Steel Benefits: Weathering Wonder
Why corten steel is the weathering wonder you’ve been searching for Corten steel is a special ferrous alloy, simialr to A36 mild steel, but Corten steel is used in architectural purposes, designed to have a iron oxide rust appearance. The corten steel panels shown in… Read More »Corten Steel Benefits: Weathering Wonder
Curtain Wall Design and Construction
What are curtain walls, and why they’re revolutionizing architecture A curtain wall is an applied building facade that is independent from the building load path. Essentially, a curtain wall is hung onto an internal structure but offer no significant support to the main building superstructure.… Read More »Curtain Wall Design and Construction
Damp Proof Course: Preventing Moisture
Learn how damp proof courses stop moisture in its tracks! In masonry construction, damp proof courses (also commonly referred to as DPC’s) are added to prevent rising damp from continuing above or significantly above the building footing and foundation. Ground water at or near a… Read More »Damp Proof Course: Preventing Moisture
Delamination of Building Materials: Causes & Solutions
Uncover the hidden threat – Delamination of building materials explained Delamination of building materials is the unintended separation of material layers or plies of materials. In many cases, building materials are applied or installed on top of one another in a manner intended to be… Read More »Delamination of Building Materials: Causes & Solutions
Demystifying Concrete Reinforcement: All About Rebar
Who needs rebar? Exploring its vital role in concrete reinforcement! Rebar, aka concrete reinforcement is deformed steel bar embedded in the middle of concrete to add strength. Concrete naturally has extremely high compressive strength. In simple terms, that means that if the concrete is squeezed… Read More »Demystifying Concrete Reinforcement: All About Rebar
Discover Skylight Preservation in Historic Buildings
The skylight renaissance – How restoration unveils lost elegance Very few original historic skylights remain in the historic buildings of Washington DC, but the few that do remain show interesting facets of historic construction. The historic skylights were generally vented to allow air to rise… Read More »Discover Skylight Preservation in Historic Buildings
Discover the Art of Stucco: Techniques, Benefits, and More
Stucco is a plaster or cement rendering covering on a wall or ceiling surface. Stucco is essentially troweled onto the surface in multiple layer application.
Discover the Power of Tower Cranes in Construction
The power play – How tower cranes amplify construction productivity Tower cranes are profilific in the highrise building construction industry. They are also oftenen referred to as saddle cranes. The crane in the tower below is set up in a northeast Washington DC job site… Read More »Discover the Power of Tower Cranes in Construction