ASTM STP 1314: Water Leakage Through Building Façades

As you review the articles in Water Leakage Through Building Façades, Masonry Preservation Services encourages you to remain aware of how everyone involved in the construction of a new building, from the architect to the technician who installs the final joint sealant, plays a critical role in the success or failure of building walls. While a reduction in building leakage has occurred in recent years, structures with walls that leak are still being constructed. As the pressure to build lower-cost structures continues, the resulting designs require the use of thinner, lighter building envelopes. These envelopes are less capable of withstanding the damage caused by even minimal water leakage.

Evaluating and repairing wall leakage remains an art. Many of the articles within Water Leakage Through Building Façades, particularly the case studies, present varying approaches to diagnosing and repairing leaks. There is no one “right way” to address a leakage problem. Rather, there is much room for the creative application of proven techniques. It is our hope that this book successfully illustrates how many skilled professionals have attempted to prevent, diagnose, and correct wall leakage.

For information on obtaining a copy of Water Leakage Through Building Façades, contact MPS today or call 800-772-3573.