MBE Editorial
Precast Concrete Panel Joints: Sealant Depth Failures
Precast panel joint sealant failures trace to depth-to-width ratio errors and tolerance stack, not…
Sealed Insulated Metal Panel Base Conditions
IMP base conditions fail when specification language leaves scope gaps between trades. Here is…
Terra Cotta Coping Units: Moisture and Freeze-Thaw Risk
Terra cotta copings are failing not from material defects but from specification errors in…
Precast Concrete Spandrel Panels: Bearing Pad Failures
Neoprene bearing pads on 1980s precast spandrel panels are failing silently. Learn how to…
Anodized Aluminum Cladding: Coating Failures and Limits
Anodized aluminum cladding failures stem from treating the finish as a commodity rather than…
Bent Sheet Metal Copings at Parapet Tops: Where They Fail
Bent sheet metal coping failures trace to geometry, not sealant. Learn where investigators go…
Hybrid Masonry Ties at Seismic Zone Transitions
Masonry veneer anchor failures at SDC boundary conditions expose a critical specification gap that…
Hot-Dip vs. Mechanically Galvanized Shelf Angle Coatings
Hot-dip and mechanically galvanized shelf angles are not equivalent. Learn why the coating process…
Shotcrete Walls as Facade Backup: Where It Fails
Shotcrete substrates routinely fail air barrier and cladding adhesion requirements. Learn where specification gaps…
Neoprene vs. EPDM Gaskets in Curtainwall Systems
A $2.1M water intrusion claim traced to an approved EPDM-for-neoprene gasket substitution reveals why…
Rebar-Reinforced Masonry Veneer: Seismic Tie Failures
Prescriptive masonry veneer tie spacing routinely fails seismic adequacy in SDC C. Here is…
Recessed Window Pocket Details: Thermal and Water Risk
Recessed window pockets create distinct drainage and thermal risks that standard flashing details fail…
