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Why Do Aquatherm Pipes Fail?
Domestic water supply applications of Polypropylene (PPR) have been commercialized largely under the Aquatherm trade name and manufactured in Germany. After a period of reportedly reliable performance in Europe, Aquatherm began to market the product in Australia,...
The Future of Real Estate Transactions – Engineering Inspections
According to Realtor.com, the average amount of time to close on a house is 50 days after listing. By contrast, houses sold by auction are instantaneous. In both cases, several weeks of preparation are required, but the closing process itself is drastically simplified...
Crowdfunding Condominium Renovations
(Summary; crowdfunding condominium renovations with emerging platforms can lead to substantial savings when proper engineering assurance is also performed. Contact us for more information) The 20/10 Rule After the first 20 years, a condominium building may see a...
When To Retain a Licensed Engineer
It is commonplace for businesses and community associations to retain an accountant, or a lawyer, or a financial advisor; but how often does one think about retaining a Licensed Professional Engineer? Engineering oversight on your technical projects often pays for...
Preventable Problems With PEX
PEX is relatively new material (less than 20 years) that has gained widespread acceptance in the new construction piping and building renovation repiping for potable water systems. The reasons are obvious - PEX has flex. The material is inexpensive AND the...
Service Life of Building Components
The standard reference for service life of building components such as HVAC systems, Plumbing, air handlers, Digital Controls, and elevators, etc. may come from many different reference books whose authors have deduced, observed, or tested a sample of similar...
Blow-in Epoxy Pipe Liner
Summary: Epoxy is an amazing substance when applied correctly. But what if it is not? Epoxy is a magnificent substance used in many important applications where strength, hardness, moisture protection and strong adhesion are a requirement. Epoxy coatings are used to...
Correcting HOA Maintenance Dysfunction
Here's How The Problems Start The board of directors of a homeowner's association is entrusted by the residents to hire a contractor to perform a complicated reconstruction project. Unfortunately, condominium board members are not very good at writing contracts or...
Addressing Water System Failures Before They Happen
In the heyday of the real estate bubble, developers flipped tens of thousands of apartment structures into condominiums - with little regard for the condition of the potable water system. Many of these galvanized steel or early copper systems are rapidly approaching...
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