Building Materials
Understanding Your Building from the Ground Up
A well-maintained structure starts with a clear understanding of its components. We provide insight into the systems and materials that make up your building, helping you make informed decisions about care and maintenance.
BRICK
Abbot can provide solutions to correct brick deterioration. We specialize in structural deficiencies such as misalignments, spalling, delamination, debonding, and building errors.
CONCRETE
Concrete is among the most durable building materials available. However, concrete can deteriorate if it is not used and maintained properly. The following is a description of the typical conditions that may cause concrete deterioration and recommended solutions to these problems.
SEALANTS
The use of sealants (caulking) has expanded as façade construction has evolved and new cladding materials have become available. The substrate, movement requirements and aesthetics will determine what type of sealant is best for your restoration project.
COATINGS & SEALERS
Masonry brick and concrete are among the most durable building components available. However, these materials will deteriorate over time if not maintained properly, especially in our northeast climate with our ever-changing weather conditions. From our experience, coatings and sealers can be among the most effective methods of protecting brick and concrete structures from the elements.
Roofing Systems
Selecting the proper roofing type for commercial buildings requires knowledge of the available systems and their strengths and weaknesses.
This section presents the basics of the most widely used roofing systems in the Northeast.
Maintenance Practices
A proven strategy in maintaining the integrity of masonry structures is a combination of thorough periodic inspections and well-designed and well-implemented repairs. Responsible maintenance practices call for a visual inspection of a masonry building every year or two to check for obvious signs of deterioration.