The Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute

The Applicator

This full-color, 24-page quarterly technical journal is the official publication of the Sealant Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWR Institute), the international trade association that represents the commercial sealant, waterproofing and restoration construction industry. The Applicator includes timely informative articles about application, techniques and solutions to problems with sealants, waterproofing and restoration construction, as well as provides a forum where pertinent views and opinions can be expressed and shared. Industry leaders, who provide practical advice based on real-life experience, write a majority of the articles and lend to the magazine's authority and credibility.

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Every quarter the Applicator examines the latest developments in the commercial sealant, waterproofing and restoration construction and delivers to you, the end-user, and the industry the most up-to-date information possible.

Regular Features and Departments Industry Trends
Safety Corner
Leadership Profiles
Legislative Updates
Validation Review
Economic Indicators
Field Q & A
Case Studies

Applicator Spring 2010

Cover Story: Collaborative Glory: Restoration of the McLean County Courthouse

By Edward Gerns, Wiss, Janney, Elstner, Associates Inc., and Dan Bagley, Otto Baum Company.

Feature: Proper Surface Preparation - Whose Job Is It?

By Bud Earley, Professional Concrete Solutions

Feature: Sealants Go Hybrid

By Ta-Ming Feng and Steve Milano, Tremco

Feature: Demystifying Testing Standards Common to Building Facades

By John A. Runkle, P.E., and Richard C. Ziegler, Architectural Testing

Technical Clearinghouse in Print: Choosing the Right Protective Solution

By Brett Laureys, Wiss, Janney, Elstner, Associates Inc.

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