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Applicator is the official publication of the Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWR Institute). The magazine provides a medium for expressing views and opinions without approving, disapproving or guaranteeing the validity of accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing under a byline or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the official views of SWR Institute.Field Water Infiltration Testing
Many building façades are constructed using multiple types of fenestration products including windows, curtain walls, doors and storefronts. These products allow natural light to filter into the usable space in the building interiors and, in some cases, also provide code required ventilation. While providing these attributes, these products also need to be able to resist wind loading, wind-driven rain and assist in maintaining thermal comfort to the building occupants.
The Largest Expansion Joint Rehabilitation in North America
In 1942 and 1943 O’Hare Airport was constructed as a manufacturing facility for WW II transport aircraft. At that time, Chicago’s Midway airport was the primary airport servicing the Chicago area.
Validation Expectations
SWR Institute’s Validation Program Tests Products, But That Doesn’t Ensure Quality; Applicators Must Do Their Homework to Find Best Product for the Job
Tech Clearinghouse: Deck Coating Balcony Door Interface
The Tech Clearinghouse team addresses at question about premature failure of deck coating systems: We are finding that the deck coating is prematurely failing along the sealant joint at the base of the door/window wall system. The increased moisture penetration due to this failure is causing further deck coating failures and subsequent deterioration to the underlying concrete substrate. Is this type of failure is common in the industry and, if so, what might be the cause of the failure?
