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Waterproofing Concrete: Crack Size Matters, Crack Bridging Capacity

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In concrete, there are voids and cracks that waterproofing systems must compress against to be functional. This is relevant, particularly regarding poorly consolidated substrates which is inherent to shotcrete.  Swellable membranes such as Bentonite often do not achieve the 24 lbs. of compression per square foot required to achieve watertight functionality, when installed in conjunction

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Terra-Petra Waterproofing – Building Envelope Consulting Los Angeles

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Terra-Petra is currently providing building envelope weatherproofing consulting services to a multinational asset management and development firm at their development in Los Angeles CA. The project will consist of the construction of a new 6-story, 30,274 SF multifamily apartment building consisting of five levels of type III-A over one level of Type I-A. The building

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Building Envelope Consulting – Los Angeles, CA

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Terra-Petra is currently providing building envelope weatherproofing consulting services to a multinational asset management and development firm at their development in Los Angeles CA. The project will consist of the construction of a new 7-story, 60-unit residential building with a common area at the roof. It will include a subterranean parking level with a semi-automated

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IIBEC Technical Advisory No. 018-2019 (updated 2021) Electronic Leak Detection

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Re-post from iibec.orgTITLE: Electronic Leak Detection DESIGNATION: IIBEC-TA-018-2019 (updated 2021) OBJECTIVE: To provide information on the methods and qualifications for electronic leak detection testing used for installed roofing and waterproofing systems.DISCLAIMER: This Technical Advisory is intended to serve only as a general resource and to identify potential issues for consideration by industry professionals. Each person

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Pendry Hotel and Condo Complex Opens on Sunset Strip

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Re-post of original article from labusinessjournal.com The long-awaited Pendry, a large hotel and condominium development positioned on the Sunset Strip at the site of the former House of Blues, has partially opened. The property’s 149 hotel rooms started taking reservations April 2 while its 40 condos are slated to open in June. Clad in digital

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The Importance Of Waterproofing and Site Integrity – Keeping Priceless Works Of Art Safe

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Terra-Petra has been selected to perform Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) testing by BEST Contracting Services for the project improvements at the Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Testing will take place at the podium planters, with an estimated 4 move-ins where Hot Rubberized Asphalt Waterproofing will be installed as part of the site

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Forensic Water Intrusion Testing – Los Angeles, CA

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Terra-Petra’s waterproofing division has been engaged by a leading Southern California contractor to conduct a forensic assessment of historic water intrusion issues for an existing building near LAX. Unfortunately, we are not at liberty to discuss the project in detail, or disclose our client’s name as we are bound by an NDA, but we can

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Terra-Petra Providing Waterproofing Services for New Project In West Hollywood

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Terra-Petra is thrilled to have been a part of this fabulous project being finished off in West Hollywood, The Pendry Hotel. Terra-Petra served as the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Waterproofing Inspectors throughout the entire construction process. We are also in the process of completing the QA/QC Fenestration Testing at the Residence in compliance with the project’s

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Waterproofing Services, Building Envelope Consulting – Los Alamitos, CA

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Terra-Petra is performing building envelope inspections for a major real estate developer at their luxury apartment development in Los Alamitos, CA. The new construction, a 3 level apartment building, comprises approximately 35,000 SF. The scope of work includes the waterproofing systems being installed at the windows, doors, building wrap and roofing. Our services cover all manufacturer required Independent Inspections, Testing and Reporting and Quality Assurance.

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Terra-Petra Waterproofing Division Lunch-and-Learn, Principles of Building Enclosure with ANR Development

Terra-Petra’s Barry Taheri Presents 12th “Principles of Building Enclosure Systems” Lunch & Learn for ANR Development

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Terra-Petra’s Forensic Waterproofing Expert,  Barry Taheri, presented his 12th lunch and learn program for ANR Development, on September 13, 2019, at their Los Angeles offices at 10100 Venice Blvd. In his presentation, The Principles of Building Enclosure Systems, Taheri provided information on the importance of building waterproofing and the benefits of investing in mock-ups, along with a few live

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