May 28, 2026
Concealed Barrier-Type Expansion Joints in Exterior Masonry Veneer: Where the Backer Rod and Sealant Assumption Fails and Why the Movement Accommodation Gap Is the Primary Source of Recurring Crack Patterns
Recurring stair-step cracks at brick veneer expansion joints trace to undersized joint widths, not…
The Role of AI in Building Envelope Practice: Where Predictive Modeling Reduces Failure and Litigation Risk and Where It Creates False Confidence
AI tools promise to reduce building envelope failures, but misapplied inputs and unvalidated models…
