MBE Editorial
Elastomeric Coatings on Masonry: Where Adhesion, Moisture, and Crack Bridging Fail
Forensic investigations reveal elastomeric coatings on aging masonry often trap moisture and accelerate spalling.…
Zinc Gutters at Facade Transitions: Where Corrosion and Water Management Fail
Zinc drainage components fail prematurely on North American facades when galvanic couples with steel,…
Peel-and-Stick Membranes at Below-Grade Wall Transitions: Where Adhesion and Waterproofing Fail
Below-grade-to-above-grade membrane transitions fail due to trade gaps, substrate issues and sequencing problems. Here…
Magnesium Oxide Sheathing: What Went Wrong
Forensic analysis of MgO sheathing failures reveals how excess chloride binders caused widespread corrosion,…
Thin Zinc Sheet Cladding: Substrate and Fastener Risks in Long-Term Facade Performance
Thin zinc sheet cladding failures in North America trace to substrate flatness gaps, incompatible…
Textured Elastomeric Coatings on Tilt-Up Concrete: Cracking, Adhesion, and Moisture Risks
Textured elastomeric coatings on tilt-up concrete fail predictably at panel joints and lift insert…
Pultruded FRP Girts in Rainscreen Facades: Risk Guide for Attachment, Loading, and Long-Term Performance
Pultruded FRP girts offer real thermal gains in rainscreen facades, but misapplied steel details…
Electrochromic Glazing: Envelope Integration Limits and Performance Risks
Electrochromic glazing demands envelope-level electrical and thermal coordination from day one. Without it, wire…
Copper and Zinc Dissimilar Metal Compatibility in Facade
Galvanic corrosion in mixed-metal facades hides in the attachment stack between trades. Here is…
Cementitious Fireproofing at Exposed Steel Facade Frames
Cementitious fireproofing at exposed steel facade frames creates a systemic coordination failure between fireproofing…
Textured Concrete Masonry Unit Facades: Sealant Joint Risk
Forensic analysis reveals why sealant repairs on split-face CMU facades keep failing and what…
Textured Brick Soffit Units: Mortar Joint Failure Risk
Textured brick soffits fail faster than walls due to inverted moisture dynamics and freeze-thaw…
