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The Building Insider: June 2026
Lance Luke
May 30, 2026
June is a time to prioritize building resilience and safeguarding your property against the elements. This month’s newsletter focuses on awareness and technical guidance, highlighting timely articles on managing water intrusion and modern moisture detection techniques, two critical topics for homeowners, boards, and property managers.
We also feature Lance’s book, Managing Water Intrusion, which provides practical guidance to help identify potential leaks, understand the risks they pose, and make informed decisions that protect occupants, property value, and long-term structural health.
Happy Father’s Day & Summer!
Father’s Day and the arrival of Summer are times to celebrate the mentors in our lives and the energy of the new season. These occasions remind us that a strong community is built on the guidance of those who lead us and the vibrant environments we share.
This month’s newsletter focuses on managing water intrusion and advanced moisture detection, helping homeowners and associations identify hidden vulnerabilities before they escalate. Protecting your property from summer’s humidity and sudden storms is the best way to ensure safety and comfort for every family.
Featured Book
Managing Water Intrusion offers a comprehensive and essential guide to identifying, preventing, and fixing the most common moisture threats to your property. This book provides a clear, expert roadmap for tackling leaks, drainage issues, and mold — and what critical steps must be taken to protect your asset and health before costly structural failures occur.
A must-read guide from National Building Expert Lance Luke, CCC, CCI, CCPM, filled with decades of forensic construction experience to help property owners, boards, and residents identify hidden vulnerabilities, recognize the early signs of "concrete cancer," and ensure the safety and longevity of their buildings.
Download available for 30 days only.
Moisture Detection: Tools and Techniques
 | One of the challenges in dealing with water intrusion is that moisture is often hidden from view. By the time visible signs appear, such as staining or damage to finishes, the problem may already be well established. This makes early detection an essential part of building maintenance and inspection. |
Managing Water Intrusion in Buildings
 | Water intrusion is one of the most common problems in buildings, yet it is often underestimated until it becomes serious. In most cases, it does not begin as a major failure. It starts small—a failed seal, a minor crack, or an installation issue that seems insignificant at first. The real issue is not how it begins, but how long it is allowed to continue. |
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Q&A: Ask the Building Expert
Question: Our board is trying to decide which water intrusion repairs to prioritize this year. Every leak seems urgent. Is there a way to tell which building components are actually failing and which ones can wait?
Answer: This is a challenge every association faces, and the solution lies in technical moisture evaluation versus visual guesswork. You cannot manage what you do not measure, and waiting for a total failure is the most expensive way to run a building. By performing a professional evaluation using infrared thermography and moisture meters, you can identify which leaks are reaching critical "breakdown" points and which can be managed through strategic maintenance. Prioritizing based on scientific data rather than just the appearance of a stain allows you to allocate funds wisely, avoid costly emergency remediation, and ensure the long-term structural integrity of your property.
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