by Zavza Seal | Jun 16, 2025
Client Concern: A homeowner in Brooklyn, NY reached out to Zavza Seal LLC with serious concerns about the structural integrity of their home’s basement. They noticed visible rust on the bottom of their support columns, a temporary lally column being used for support,...
by Zavza Seal | Apr 26, 2023
Rising Dampness in Your Walls? Here is What You Can Do Rising damp is a common moisture issue in buildings where groundwater rises through walls via capillary action, similar to water being drawn up through straws. This moisture contains salts that can damage plaster,...
by Zavza Seal | Apr 25, 2023
Several approaches are available for repairing and rehabilitating concrete structures that have failed or have faults. These concrete restoration processes and materials are described in this article. Concrete is the most frequently used and versatile building...
by Zavza Seal | Apr 24, 2023
“What is a shingle roof?” you may ask. The simple explanation is that it is a shingle-covered roofing system. Shingles are flat, rectangular pieces of asphalt, composite, or other roofing material laid from the roof’s base upwards and frequently...
by Zavza Seal | Apr 21, 2023
The answer is simple for those wondering what a lally column is. Lally columns are steel columns used to provide structural stability to any structure. They are thin, round, and long and contain a hollow space that is sometimes, not always, filled with concrete. This...
