Facade Ordinances

Protect yourself from the potential legal ramifications associated with property damage or personal injury, due to a faulty facade. If you fail to complete a facade inspection under your city's ordinance, you can face a hefty fine … or even jail.

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Planning for Sustainability

With detailed information about the costs and benefits of potential green investments, you can effectively evaluate which initiatives will ultimately provide the greatest results.

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Facade Recovery After Disasters
While the devastation brought by disasters – natural or otherwise – can't always be prevented, there are practices that an owner can utilize to drastically lower the risk of prolonged losses. Click here for complete article …

Maintaining Facade and Envelope Integrity
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