PDB Debrief: Commercial Primers
January 2023 Why primer? Ensures adhesion of paint to surface Prep & seal unpainted surfaces Increased paint durability Block stains &...
PDB Debrief: Liquid Applied Sealants
December 2022 Choosing the right sealant is very important—the last thing a client wants is a sealant failure that results in water...
PDB Debrief: EIFS Types
November 2022 EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) is a common material used in construction. It allows for cost effective...
PDB Debrief: Thermal Breaks in Structural Steel
October 2022 Thermal bridging through structural steel members in building envelopes poses issues with heat loss and condensation in cold...
PDB Debrief: Return Air Plenums
September 2022 Plenums can be challenging spaces in the construction of a building. Above ceiling spaces are often used to recirculate...
PDB Debrief: Contract Language - Claims
August 2022 A bit outside the normal topics, this month will be focused on a particular term used in construction contracts—CLAIMS. Part...
PDB Debrief: Mortar
July 2022 Mortar is the element that bonds bricks or other masonry units together and provides structural capacity to the wall or other...
PDB Debrief: Grades of Brick
June 2022 Common building bricks come in three grades which indicate the bricks resistance to weathering. The weathering general refers...
PDB Debrief: Structural Steel Fasteners
May 2022 While perhaps obvious, the bolts and fastening of structural steel are integral to the construction of a building. They are...
PDB Debrief: Ceramic Tile Shapes & Styles
April 2022 One look at any catalog or trip to a home improvement store will show you all the different sizes, types, and styles of...
