NAFS in Canada

April 7, 2015

Re-Thinking Ventilated Attics: How to Stop Mold Growth in Coastal Climates

Mold growth on the underside of sheathing has become an epidemic in the Pacific Northwest....

January 28, 2015

How Long do Buildings Last?

We have tracked 1,651 buildings over a 20+ year period and have identified five life...

From Building Rehabilitation to Deep Energy Retrofit: An Opportunity for Rental Apartments

There is a ‘glass half-full’ perspective worth considering: upgrades that increase the market value and...

Developing a Roadmap to Low-Carbon Buildings

How can governments and consumer associations transform the market so that we can achieve deep...

November 27, 2014

When Should We Update Our Depreciation Report?

Our clients have asked when they should start preparing for the update report – essentially...

November 4, 2014

7 Reasons Why Buildings Don’t Get Maintained Properly

As a consultant I have heard the same old stories over and over again. It...

August 13, 2014

Osmotic Blistering: The Bane of Liquid Applied Waterproofing Membranes

Over a decade ago, while performing warranty reviews and condition assessments, RDH began to find...

July 29, 2014

San Francisco Bay Area Office Launch

RDH Expands with New Office to Support Growth We are pleased to announce that RDH...

February 17, 2014

“Reaching” or “Extending” the Life of Assets: What’s the Primary Goal of Maintenance?

When it comes to maintenance there can often be confusion. Are we required to maintain...

April 13, 2017

Early Testing: A Key to Airtightness

In 2015, the Seattle Energy Code saw increased strictness in airtightness requirements with the maximum...