Protecting Your Building: How Improper Irrigation Can Cause Costly Damage
Irrigation systems are crucial for properly maintaining the landscaping around buildings, but when these are improperly managed, they can cause numerous problems and significant damage to the buildings enclosure. Improper irrigation systems that soak the enclosures exterior walls and foundation can become a costly issue to repair. After 38 years of inspecting the condition of thousands of commercial and government buildings, I can confidently tell you that most irrigation systems are too close to the buildings envelope. During my thorough investigations around various enclosures, I started to only take note of when the irrigation was not soaking the exterior since…
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