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5It’s time to find a better way...one that avoids demolishing repairable structures, filling landfillswith construction debris, and destroying the character of our cities. The search for bettersolutions begins with asking the right questions.The Challenges of RestorationRestoration is vital to the future of our cities, but the industryfaces many challenges. Restoration efforts are often “too littletoo late.” Problems are ignored or repairs are minimal—treatingthe symptoms rather than the cause. Job site variations, nonstandarddesign and fast track construction schedules cancompromise long lasting repairs.Many repairs do not last because of lack of knowledge aboutthe root causes of the problems, material chemistry andinteraction, misdiagnosis or inexperience. The complexity andvolume of information can be daunting—design professionalsand contractors cannot know it all.The Better Solution:A Holistic Approach and a Comprehensive StrategyIt’s a simple premise: look at the entire picture, past, presentand future. For the building envelope to function properly and besustainable, it is critical that all conditions are examined and allquestions answered. Every project requires a unique set ofsolutions. Successful repair combines knowledge andexperience with a comprehensive strategy that dovetails withthe right compatible products and the most effective methods.Knowledge is the Key to Long Term SolutionsMaterial science is rapidly evolving, with constant technologicaladvancements as well as changes to meet new regulations andperformance requirements. Knowledge is essential in order tomake informed decisions and formulate the most effectiverestoration strategies. To be successful, you need aknowledgeable team.BASF restoration specialists join with design professionalsand contractors to solve problems by bringing knowledge,experience and insight to the task. They are able to understandthe relationship between various chemistries, how they relateto one another and how they function together in the buildingenvelope. A partnership of knowledge can be a powerfullyeffective tool.The EPA has noted that building constructiondebris constitutes around a third of all wastegenerated in the U.S.–“Historic and Green”, Traditional Building,Donovan Rypkema