Information & Expertise on Industry Best Practices

You can depend on Alpha Weatherproofing as your resource for the information and expertise you need to ensure your projects are completed appropriately and cost-effectively. The Alpha team consistently participates in the latest industry training on the most innovative techniques in project planning, process and execution.

Here in our Resource Center you’ll find articles on a variety of repair and restoration issues. Many were developed by our Alpha team, while some were written by industry experts, and we’ve culled them from leading publications such as Masonry Magazine, the SWRI Magazine, etc.

If you have a topic you’d like to know more about, please contact us. We appreciate your input and will continue to be your resource for the latest and best options in effective repair and restoration solutions.

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INFORMATIONAL & INDUSTRY ARTICLES:

The Art and Science of Testing: A Vital Part of the Cleaning Process
This article, originally printed in Masonry Magazine, discusses the importance of testing, and specifically the RILEM test, which is used to evaluate the volume of water absorbtion by masonry during a specific period of time.
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Epoxy Penetrants: Providing Cost-Effective Reinforcement, Waterproofing and Bonding Ability
When you have decorative wood components, structural problems, unusual sizes or shapes that cannot be duplicated, such as severely damaged windows or frames, wet areas where paint will not bond, areas with UV light damage to exterior wood, or checks, cracks, rot or maintenance issues, the solution may be the application of an epoxy penetrant (consolidant) to the affected wood area.
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Structural Repairs Using Shotcrete - Wet Mix Process
There are a wide number of applications for which wet mix process shotcrete can provide structural repairs, enlargements, and more. Wet mix process shotcrete can be placed with little or no overspray and waste as low as 5%
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