Technical Papers

A large home improvement project can be a big deal. Like most tings, much of how it goes depends on...

Water is constantly assaulting concrete. Below we will discuss why that is.

BrightWall® panels transform bare walls into bright, durable, maintenance-free finished walls BrightWall® Basement Wall Panels can easily transform damp, ugly basement...

For the past 20-years carbon fiber reinforcement straps have been a popular choice for reinforcement of some foundation wall issues....

Residential foundation codes have evolved over time in Pennsylvania. Here is a brief history of some of those changes.

Icicles on gutters can be a beautiful sight, but they can also be a hazard. The weight of the icicles...

Pipes can freeze and burst due to thermal expansion, which occurs when water in pipes freezes and expands. This can...

It is imperative to ensure that proper grading conditions around a home are in compliance with the Pennsylvania residential building...

To prevent water damage to residential foundations, it is important to take a proactive approach. This can include regular inspection...

Efflorescence is a white, powdery substance that can form on the surface of residential foundation walls and is a common...

Hydrostatic pressure is a condition that occurs when water accumulates in the soil surrounding a home. This water can come...

The history of internal French drain systems can be traced back to the mid-19th century when Henry Flagg French, a...

H ydrostatic pressure refers to the pressure exerted by a fluid (usually water) at rest, such as in a static...

McKeesport, Pennsylvania is a city located in the Monongahela River Valley and has a history of severe flooding dating back...

Pittsburgh, PA is located in the Appalachian Plateau region of Pennsylvania and its soils are largely influenced by the underlying...

Pittsburgh Seam clay is an important natural resource that has a wide range of uses. It is a type of...

A frozen discharge line is a common and major problem for sump pump systems. When the water in the discharge...

On September 16th, 2004, Hurricane Ivan brought heavy rainfall to the Pittsburgh area, dumping over five inches of rain in...

The 1936 St. Patrick's Day Flood in Pittsburgh, PA was one of the worst natural disasters to hit the city...

The soil type in Western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, is primarily comprised of clay-rich soils