I Hate Concrete Moisture Testing
I hate moisture testing because it is a twelve-minute problem during every project. The spec page is only open for twelve minutes and unless someone asks for results, it is often ignored or left for the contractor to do on their own. The process is not particularly complicated, but it also isn’t mindlessly simple either. There are a multitude of factors that are all equally important to understand; like the ambient conditions on site, thickness [...]
Infrared Thermography Bringing Drone Inspections to New Heights
Infrared thermography may sound like something out of science fiction, but its uses are more grounded in common construction and utility services than you may think. Discovered in the 1800s, infrared imaging essentially is the visualization of temperatures releasing energy at different rates. Any object emits thermal energy. Gaining this knowledge has been imperative to common maintenance of utility and construction structures. Many inspections, whether for maintenance, construction, or even residential means utilizing infrared imaging [...]
Moisture Testing: What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing.
Concrete is one of the main components of just about every building project. Typically, concrete is poured for the foundation of any project, but it is also used as floors, walls, and ceilings. All concretes include a binder or glue and an aggregate. The binder holds everything together while the aggregate provides strength and durability. Portland cement, stone, asphalt, and urethane are other common components. Careful attention needs to be paid to how moisture is [...]
Savior or Hinder: Walk Off Matting for Inherently Slippery Floors
Ensuring proper flooring for adequate slip resistance is one of Moore Engineering Services main priorities when servicing businesses. But there are numerous factors to consider that go into maintaining a floor with adequate slip resistance. Although the first place to start is choosing a floor that meets your facility’s needs, considering other factors like cleaning procedures and the need for walk off matting should be the second step. Can you recall how many businesses you’ve [...]
Don’t Catch Yourself Slipping: Walkway Safety Auditing for Lasting Protection
The amount of floor hazards that go unnoticed on a daily rate are astounding. Improper floor maintenance, lackluster cleaning procedures, numerous trip hazards; the list goes on and on. And the worst thing? Many people don’t even realize these potential hazards exist. That is, until an unknowing patron or employee becomes injured from a slip, trip, and fall. Certified Walkway Safety Auditing Luckily, Moore Engineering Services is certified in identifying walkway hazards through routine Walkway Safety [...]
Location, Location, Location: Choosing the Right Floor for Your Business
As a building and business professional you know not even the smallest detail should be overlooked. Creating a space that meets the client’s needs starts at the drawing board; understanding the use of the space coupled with the desired aesthetic is critical. Depending on your project, you may only consider the cost and aesthetic appeal of the flooring, but before you think about the design, you should really ask yourself one question: what will the floor [...]