Wood-framed balconies and terraces can be durable and long lasting; however, exposure to precipitation, especially rain combined with snow melt, presents challenges in design, construction, and maintenance. Wood-framed structural building components are susceptible to...
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Study ranks Montreal fourth among sponge-like cities
(02/01/2023)
Montreal has ranked fourth in a study grading cities on their ability to absorb rainfall through the presence of blue-green infrastructure, such as trees, parks, and wetlands, as opposed to concrete and grey stormwater...
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