A Brooklyn co-op was flooded due to cracks in the foundation wall caused by vibration from traffic and a nearby subway station, and was repaired and waterproofed to prevent future flooding. (Print: A Deluge Down Below)
A Brooklyn co-op was flooded due to cracks in the foundation wall caused by vibration from traffic and a nearby subway station, and was repaired and waterproofed to prevent future flooding. (Print: A Deluge Down Below)
Wireless sensors can be used to detect water leaks before damage escalates, but without internet connections in hallways or other building hubs, it can be challenging to deploy them on a building-wide scale. (Print: Missing Link)
Structural engineers tackled leaks in a Queens co-op. High salinity water threatened the basement, but thermography pinpointed ingress points for targeted repairs.
After a significant water leak incident in a small Upper East Side co-op, the board implemented measures including regular apartment inspections, double-checking renovations, and installing water sensors in each apartment to prevent future damage, with the installation process being quick and cost-effective.
Monitoring helps a Jersey City co-op curb usage — and cut costs.
With a new rain screen, the co-op can withstand the elements.
Averting disaster with an early-warning system.
The new technology is fast, accurate and cheap.
Do your insurance policies contradict each other?
When faced with leaks, what do you fix first?