Articles Tagged with ''drainage''

A retaining wall

Outdated Engineering Standards Are Putting Lives at Risk Behind Retaining Walls

Aging retaining walls are under growing pressure from extreme weather, exposing hidden flaws and driving the need for proactive inspections, modern standards, and resilience-focused maintenance.
Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President of Alpha Structural Inc.
Kyle Tourjé
April 9, 2026
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As extreme rainfall increases hydrostatic pressure on older retaining walls built to outdated drainage and geotechnical standards, the author argues property owners and project teams should shift to proactive pre- and post-storm inspections and advanced diagnostics to catch hidden distress before it becomes a life-safety failure.
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A man applying flashings to a house

Flashing Forward: How Innovation is Changing the Game in Wall Protection

Advancements in flashing materials—particularly clear acrylic and liquid flashings—are transforming building envelope performance by improving moisture protection, inspection efficiency, and installation speed, helping contractors meet stricter codes and tighter project timelines with greater durability and precision.
Andrew Irvine, senior product manager at TYPAR Construction Products
Andrew Irvine
December 10, 2025
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Advancements in flashing materials—particularly clear acrylic and liquid flashings—are transforming building envelope performance by improving moisture protection, inspection efficiency, and installation speed, helping contractors meet stricter codes and tighter project timelines with greater durability and precision.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

One-Coat Stucco: Why?

One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
September 25, 2025
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One-coat stucco, once resisted by plasterers, has evolved into a practical, code-compliant, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional three-coat systems.
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EIFS with Drainage used on the Waco Family Medicine expansion

Innovative EIFS, Resin Cast Wood Used in Waco Expansion

A Unified Approach to Aesthetics, Efficiency, and Durability
August 6, 2025
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Waco Family Medicine, located in Waco, Texas, underwent a significant 25,000-square-foot expansion. Through close collaboration with specialty subcontractor Baker Triangle, the team turned to a novel solution: combining Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) with prefabricated resin cast wood planks


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