How to earthquake-proof brick buildings

How to earthquake-proof brick buildings

Experts are predicting a giant 9.0 quake with the potential to utterly demolish the Pacific Northwest’s oldest masonry buildings from Seattle to Portland and everywhere in between. We’re talking large-scale destruction of structures made unsalvageable with collapsing walls, caved-in ceilings and bricks flying every which way. According to information obtained by The Seattle Times in…

What’s the Difference Between Open- and Closed-Cell Foam Insulation?
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What’s the Difference Between Open- and Closed-Cell Foam Insulation?

It’s important to choose the right type of insulation for a commercial or residential project. Spray foam is either open-cell or closed-cell. The two types of insulation differ in cost, application, and capabilities. The differences boil down to density, structure, and application. If you want to insulate a metal commercial building, you wouldn’t necessarily choose…