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Durability Starts with Material Integrity

Which material is the structure made of?

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Metals

Exposed metals can deteriorate faster overtime if not protected. Learn what preventative measure should be taken.

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Concrete

Depending on the concrete mix, materials can deteriorate faster if not used in the appropriate environment.

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Masonry

Masonry materials such as marble, limestone and terra-cotta all perform differently depending on environmental factors.

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Wood

Wooden materials can be susceptible to deterioration if not sealed with protective barriers.

Materials perform differently in different environments

Which environmental factors are impacting the material's durability?

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Soil

Soil properties can cause unintended chemical reactions to materials in not fully understood.

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Water

Water can initiate and accelerate unintended chemical reactions.

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Air

Temperature and Humidity can accelerate deterioration rates.

Durable Materials Make Durable Structures

Save time and money. We provide you the scientific data needed to make informed decisions regarding material durability.

We help our clients by creating timelines to the performance of construction materials and its impact to the overall structure. Through our Life52® holistic approach, we help identify degradation rates to project future material failures. This saves our clients money, time, and potential liabilities.

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Environmental Factors​

Soil properties, water, temperature and humidity can all cause chemical reactions of critical components and weaken materials. We help to investigate material vulnerabilities to ensure critical components are protected from exterior elements.

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metals

Exposed metals are susceptible to deterioration. Learn how we can slow down this process. We can help reduce maintenance costs, lower safety issues and increase the overall service life of the structure

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Concrete performs differently in coastal areas versus inland locations. We can help identify the right concrete repairs appropriate for existing conditions to provide long-term durability. 

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Masonry

Understanding root causes of masonry deterioration is imperative in determining long-term repairs necessary to prevent undesired chemical reactions from taking place.