The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance held a workshop about how to identify flaws in an insulating glass unit before they become a problem in the field as well as a high-level overview about desiccants, or hygroscopic substances that attract and absorb moisture from the surrounding air to maintain a state of dryness, inside IG units.
Forensic and maintenance inspections of roofing systems provide huge benefits to all stakeholders. Regular visual inspections can ensure early detection of problems such as leaks, ponding water, punctures, cracks, or membrane damage.
Recent advancements in thermal imaging will take roof inspection tools to the next level. What is a forensic roof inspection, and how does it combine with thermal technology to make structures secure?
Almir Maksumic, an accomplished construction specialist with nationally recognized forensic engineering consulting firms and testing laboratories, has recently joined the firm.
