March 30 - April 3, 2020
In a northern climate with extreme winters, is it reasonable to consider retrofitting an air barrier to a multi-unit brick apartment building? What sort of installation strategy would be most beneficial?

March 23 - March 27, 2020
How can you determine the moisture content of a concrete block (CMU) wall, and how can you judge when the moisture level is sufficiently low to paint?

March 23 - March 27, 2020
The literature indicates that UHP waterjetting does produce a profile on steel, although of a micro nature. Is this sufficient roughness for good adhesion of thin film primers (e.g. < 2 mils dft)?

March 16 - March 20, 2020
How do you repair delaminated areas of an elastomeric polyurea when the majority of the coating system is intact?

March 23 - March 27, 2020
Last month, President Trump issued a draft order entitled “Make Federal Buildings Beautiful Again,” which would roll back a decades-long tradition that bars the government from taking a stance on an official architectural style. If put into effect, do you think making “classical architectural style” the preferred and default mandate will have a positive or negative effect on American architecture as a whole?

March 23 - March 27, 2020
Recently, a team of researchers from the UCLA Smaueli School of Engineering developed an ice-prevention coating. Described as a hydrogel, how long until you think the coating will be available for marine and protective coating applications?

March 16 - March 20, 2020
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) restriction of N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP)—which applies to the market and use of NMP, on its own or in mixtures containing equal or greater than 0.3% (weight percent NMP)—is set to take effect this spring. Do you think the EPA’s upcoming risk evaluation of the chemical will land on a similar restriction?

March 16 - March 20, 2020
President Trump recently announced an expansion of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to cover products made of the materials, such as nails, tacks, staples, cables, certain types of wire, bumpers, various car and tractor parts, among others. Do you believe the expansion will help stabilize the industry?

March 9 - March 13, 2020
Recently, members of Congress introduced the Bridge Investment Act—a bipartisan bill that intends to invest $20 billion into repairing the nation’s failing infrastructure. Do you believe the investment will make a positive impact on structurally deficient bridge infrastructure?

March 9 - March 13, 2020
In January, more than 45 pieces of machinery and over 100 workers completed the construction of a prefabricated hospital—slated to aid those affected by the coronavirus outbreak—which houses 1,000 beds, in just 10 days. Do you think the use of prefabricated materials will become more popular in other commercial facility construction projects?

March 5 - March 11, 2020
What are you most looking forward to at CORROSION 2020?

March 2 - March 6, 2020
Back in December, St. Louis became the latest city to pass green roof legislation, requiring that all commercial, residential and multifamily construction be “solar ready.” Do you believe the legislation will urge residents to take advantage of solar power?

March 2 - March 6, 2020
On Feb. 1, the SSPC Board unanimously approved to proceed with SSPC and NACE merger discussions, taking the spotlight at the Coatings+ 2020 conference with its Town Hall meetings. With NACE’s board meeting approaching March 14, do you predict that the association will also approve moving forward with the merger?

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
True or false: The current version of ISO 12944 has a very high durability classification of 25 years duration or greater and required testing for coating systems in the most severe onshore environments.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
In mid-2019 the US Green Building Council issued a report that listed the top ten states having the most LEED-certified residential structures. What state headed that list?

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
What is the name of the coatings exposure testing device that intensifies outdoor UV exposure by a factor of 10 to 12 and simulates South Florida nighttime exposure?

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
What is an acronym for one pneumatic adhesion tester?

Monday, March 30, 2020
True or false: Carbon dioxide can contribute to the deterioration of steel-reinforced concrete.

Monday, March 30, 2020
True or false: Potassium silicate paints provide inhibitive protection to steel substrates.

Friday, March 27, 2020
True or false: The American Concrete Institute provides education and certification for concrete slab moisture testing technicians.

Thursday, March 26, 2020
True or false: SWR Institute offers a technical bulletin on air barriers.

April 1, 2020
T-G-I-F

April 1, 2020
Real Angels

March 31, 2020
Signs

March 31, 2020
Happy Couple

March 30, 2020
Let's Play House

March 30, 2020
Tummy Trouble

March 27, 2020
Measuring Up

March 27, 2020
Words of Wisdom