MBE Editorial
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…
EIFS in Commercial Construction: Where the System Fails and Why Moisture Gets In
Modern drainage EIFS outperforms its reputation, but four recurring failure modes still drive claims.…
Advancements in Rainscreen Systems: Balancing Moisture Control and Aesthetic Appeal
Rainscreen systems are evolving to balance moisture control and aesthetic design, with new materials,…
Navigating Fire Performance Codes for Metal Cladding in High-Rise Buildings
Recent IBC Section 1406 updates impose stricter fire performance requirements for metal cladding in…
Glazed Curtainwall-to-Opaque Wall Transitions: Where the Detailing Gap Opens
Curtainwall-to-opaque wall transitions fail air barrier continuity, thermal performance and trade coordination more consistently…
PVC Coated vs. Stainless Steel Cavity Wall Ties
A forensic look at why PVC-coated cavity wall ties fail in coastal exposures and…
Sealed vs. Open-Joint Rainscreen Systems
Sealed and open-joint rainscreen systems are not binary categories but a performance spectrum where…
Composite Metal Panels at Parapets: Why Water Control Fails
Parapet transitions between composite metal panels and roofing systems fail due to uncoordinated scopes,…
Polished Concrete and Tilt-Up Panel Facades
Tilt-up concrete facades fail air leakage tests not from membrane failures but from sealant…
