DC Metro Concrete Panels Will Be Sealed

Officials are now saying that no major fixes or replacements will be necessary on the concrete panels of the D.C. Metro Silver Line Extensions project. The update comes weeks after early tes...

Silver Line Concrete Panels Will Be Sealed

Weeks after early test results were revealed, indicating that potential issues with concrete panels on the D.C. Metro Silver Line Extension project may not have been as bad as originally fea...

DOTs Testing Sealant for Concrete Cracking

Transportation departments in Louisiana, Texas and Minnesota will be testing out a new sealant, created by Louisiana State University mechanical engineering professor Guoqiang Li, that can r...

Specifying Joint Sealants to Maximize Performance

by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc.

The specification of joint sealants used as weather seals in building construction is...

Extending the Service Life of Elastomeric Joint Sealants

by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc.

Elastomeric joint sealants are most commonly used in building construction as a prima...

True or false: According to a PaintSquare blog, when removing and replacing a sealant on a weathering steel substrate, some coating suppliers require removing both the sealant and patina, followed by application of a protective coating before application of the sealant.

Sealers and thin-film floor coatings typically require a profile in what CSP range, according to a recent Durability + Design In Depth article?

Concrete sealers, like almost every other construction material, have limitations. Which facet do you think is the most misunderstood?

San Antonio, TX, recently became the largest American city to ban the use of sealants made with coal tar, which the U.S. government says contains carcinogens. Should more municipalities consider a ban?

What must specifiers consider when selecting and using sealants and grouts to fill gaps and seal concrete structures?

How do you keep sealants in control joints from cracking or separating from the substrate?

Foam Core Construction: An Intro to the Craft

from D+D In Depth, December 2017 ; by NATHAN GIFFIN, VERTICAL ARTISANS

Incorporating foam core into vertical concrete construction has the potential to crea...

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Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.