Blogs Posts on "Exteriors"

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Penetrations Through Standing Seam Metal Roofs by FacilityBlog on Nov 18, 2009While penetrations on these roof types can sometimes be avoided, mounting essential rooftop equipment and ancillary mechanicals will be successful when certain guidelines are followed. by AnneTFM...

Sustainable Sites Rating System Released, Pilot Projects Sought by FacilityBlog on Nov 5, 2009the Sustainable Sites Initiative has released the first rating system in the U.S. for the design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, with or without buildings. by AnneTFM...

GSA Awards Contract To Roof Express by FacilityBlog on Nov 2, 2009The five-year contract is within the Facility Maintenance and Management schedule of the GSA. by AnneTFM...

Dutch Colonial by TheOldPostRoad on Oct 28, 2009Dutch Colonial in Atlanta Dutch Colonial style homes were first built in the 1700's and then revived between 1890-1930. I love this style! I think maybe my attraction to this style is due to the fact that it is not a common style for the South. Howev...

Disaster Prevention and Response Goal of Agreement by FacilityBlog on Oct 22, 2009A memorandum of understanding calls for FEMA and ICC to support the maintenance, adoption, outreach, training, and enforcement of disaster-resistant building safety codes to reduce human and economic losses resulting from natural hazards including hu...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hotels Can See Green with LEDs by FacilityBlog on Oct 5, 2009Through a program from Efficiency Vermont, the Holiday Inn Express in Brattleboro, VT retrofitted its parking lot and access road with LED luminaires. by AnneTFM...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Green Roofs And Commercial Environments by FacilityBlog on Oct 1, 2009Guest Contributor Kelly Duke explains how green roofs can help bring nature closer to urban settings, improve insulation and air quality, and work to deliver both economic and social benefits to their communities. by HeidiTFM...

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Ice-Away Snow Melt Mat by FacilityBlog on Sep 22, 2009As winter approaches, this mat from Cozy Products is designed to protect against slip-and-fall accidents and workman’s compensation claims. by AnneTFM...

Everyone Loves 'Before and After' Pics by TheOldPostRoad on Sep 22, 2009It takes quite the "old-house-lover" to tackle a project like this........ But, WOW! What a great house! (now) ................... Right down to the beautiful roses along the wrought iron fence. And I think I see cobbletones. I KNOW I see fresh paint...

Friday Funny: More Stupid Signage Stories by FacilityBlog on Sep 18, 2009In Wales, the message conveyed in a road sign has caused a bit of a scandal in this classic case of taking something far too literally. by HeidiTFM...