History Is Investigation: An Introduction to Historic Finish Analysis

from D+D In Depth, June 2017 ; by ALLEN ZIELNIK, ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY LLC

In the world of historic preservation, paint analysis is frequently used to identify ...

Call the Doctor – My Building Is Sick

from D+D In Depth, May 2017 ; by ALLEN ZIELNIK, ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY LLC

“Sick building syndrome” and “building-related illness” are terms that describe the n...

Understanding Standards: A Primer on Programs and Purpose

from D+D In Depth, February 2017 ; by ALLEN ZIELNIK, ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY LLC

How does a method, material, or practice ultimately become the accepted standard? Thi...

Going to Extremes

from D+D Print, April 2015 ; by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

Select the right coating for the best performance in tough service environments.

Striking Out Graffiti

from D+D Print, August 2014 ; by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

To select the right coating for the job, consider the level of protection, cleaning m...

Fighting Fire with Fire Protectives

from D+D Print, June 2014 ; by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

Modern intumescents have advanced significantly in both fire performance and aestheti...

Cool Roofs, Hot Paybacks?

from D+D Print, April 2014 ; by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

While warm, sunny climates will see fastest returns, in most cases cool roofs make ec...

Timing Is Everything

from D+D Print, March 2014 ; by Gina R. Johnson, Editor in Chief

Taking the Pain Out of Stains

from D+D Print, November 2013 ; by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

Primers can make or break a project, but perhaps their most valuable role is in block...

Graffiti Costs and Cleanup: How Coatings Can Help

from D+D Print, July/August 2013 ; by Alan Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

Graffiti-removal costs put a significant strain on both government and private budget...

Wood Restoration

from D+D Print, July/August 2013 ; by Alan Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

Restoration involves preserving materials from a particular period of significance, a...

Test Method Development for Improved Laboratory Accelerated Weathering of High-Performance Coatings

from D+D Print, January/February 2013 ; by Allen Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

As this article shows, methods for accelerated weather testing for high-performance c...