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Bloomington Commercial Exteriors — 52 In-Depth Minnesota Technical & Local Guides

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Metal Panels & Rainscreen Cladding • Published October 27, 2026

ACM Aluminum Composite Rainscreen Wall Panels for Bloomington, MN Commercial Buildings

ACM Aluminum Composite Rainscreen Wall Panels for Bloomington, MN Commercial Buildings — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By Henrik Sorensson, PE, RRC, REWC (Principal Building Envelope Engineer & Facade Director)

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Metal Panels & Rainscreen Cladding • Published October 23, 2026

Thermally Broken Rainscreen Sub-Girts (Cascadia/Knight Clips) in Bloomington, MN

Thermally Broken Rainscreen Sub-Girts (Cascadia/Knight Clips) in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Metal Panels & Rainscreen Cladding • Published October 16, 2026

24-Gauge Kynar 500 Concealed-Fastener Flush & Corrugated Wall Panels in Bloomington, MN

24-Gauge Kynar 500 Concealed-Fastener Flush & Corrugated Wall Panels in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Metal Panels & Rainscreen Cladding • Published October 12, 2026

Commercial Facade Modernization & Over-Cladding Occupied Buildings in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Facade Modernization & Over-Cladding Occupied Buildings in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Metal Panels & Rainscreen Cladding • Published September 23, 2026

Mineral Wool vs. Foil-Faced Polyiso Continuous Wall Insulation in Bloomington, MN

Mineral Wool vs. Foil-Faced Polyiso Continuous Wall Insulation in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published September 20, 2026

Commercial Brick Tuckpointing & ASTM C270 Mortar Matching in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Brick Tuckpointing & ASTM C270 Mortar Matching in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published September 14, 2026

Repairing Rusted Steel Window Lintels & Through-Wall Flashing in Bloomington, MN

Repairing Rusted Steel Window Lintels & Through-Wall Flashing in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published September 09, 2026

Tilt-Up & Precast Concrete Warehouse Panel Joint Caulking in Bloomington, MN

Tilt-Up & Precast Concrete Warehouse Panel Joint Caulking in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published September 07, 2026

Commercial Concrete Spall Repair & Corrosion Inhibitor Restoration in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Concrete Spall Repair & Corrosion Inhibitor Restoration in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By Henrik Sorensson, PE, RRC, REWC (Principal Building Envelope Engineer & Facade Director)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published September 03, 2026

Cutting & Sealing Masonry Vertical Expansion Control Joints in Bloomington, MN

Cutting & Sealing Masonry Vertical Expansion Control Joints in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published August 31, 2026

Breathable Silane/Siloxane Commercial Masonry Water Repellents in Bloomington, MN

Breathable Silane/Siloxane Commercial Masonry Water Repellents in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published August 26, 2026

Commercial Brick Efflorescence Removal & Low-Pressure Facade Restoration in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Brick Efflorescence Removal & Low-Pressure Facade Restoration in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By Henrik Sorensson, PE, RRC, REWC (Principal Building Envelope Engineer & Facade Director)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published August 23, 2026

Waterproofing Porous Split-Face CMU Block Commercial Walls in Bloomington, MN

Waterproofing Porous Split-Face CMU Block Commercial Walls in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Masonry, Tuckpointing & Concrete Restoration • Published August 20, 2026

Limestone & Cast-Stone Window Sill, Belt-Course & Coping Restoration in Bloomington, MN

Limestone & Cast-Stone Window Sill, Belt-Course & Coping Restoration in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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EIFS, Stucco & Fiber-Cement Systems • Published August 08, 2026

Stopping Woodpecker, Hail & Cart Damage with 20-Oz Panzer Mesh EIFS in Bloomington, MN

Stopping Woodpecker, Hail & Cart Damage with 20-Oz Panzer Mesh EIFS in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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EIFS, Stucco & Fiber-Cement Systems • Published August 07, 2026

Converting Aging Commercial EIFS to ACM or Nichiha Rainscreen Panels in Bloomington, MN

Converting Aging Commercial EIFS to ACM or Nichiha Rainscreen Panels in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By Henrik Sorensson, PE, RRC, REWC (Principal Building Envelope Engineer & Facade Director)

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EIFS, Stucco & Fiber-Cement Systems • Published August 01, 2026

EIFS Expansion Joint & Window Perimeter Low-Modulus Sealant Restoration in Bloomington, MN

EIFS Expansion Joint & Window Perimeter Low-Modulus Sealant Restoration in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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EIFS, Stucco & Fiber-Cement Systems • Published July 30, 2026

Breathable Elastomeric Facade Coatings for Bloomington, MN Stucco, EIFS & Concrete Buildings

Breathable Elastomeric Facade Coatings for Bloomington, MN Stucco, EIFS & Concrete Buildings — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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EIFS, Stucco & Fiber-Cement Systems • Published July 19, 2026

Roof-to-Wall Kick-Out Diverter Flashing: Stopping Sidewall Rot in Bloomington, MN

Roof-to-Wall Kick-Out Diverter Flashing: Stopping Sidewall Rot in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Glazing, Curtainwalls & Dock Systems • Published July 08, 2026

Commercial Curtainwall Leak Testing (ASTM E1105) & Wet-Glazing in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Curtainwall Leak Testing (ASTM E1105) & Wet-Glazing in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Glazing, Curtainwalls & Dock Systems • Published July 05, 2026

Commercial Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) Replacement for Fogged & Broken Windows in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) Replacement for Fogged & Broken Windows in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By Henrik Sorensson, PE, RRC, REWC (Principal Building Envelope Engineer & Facade Director)

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Glazing, Curtainwalls & Dock Systems • Published July 01, 2026

2024 MN Energy Code Storefront Windows: Thermally Broken Framing in Bloomington, MN

2024 MN Energy Code Storefront Windows: Thermally Broken Framing in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Glazing, Curtainwalls & Dock Systems • Published June 28, 2026

Commercial Aluminum & Hollow-Metal Entrance Door Repair & Replacement in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Aluminum & Hollow-Metal Entrance Door Repair & Replacement in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Glazing, Curtainwalls & Dock Systems • Published June 07, 2026

Forced-Entry Security Laminated Glass & Storefront Hardening in Bloomington, MN

Forced-Entry Security Laminated Glass & Storefront Hardening in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 31, 2026

Discontinued Commercial Siding, Brick & Metal Panel Matching in Bloomington, MN Claims

Discontinued Commercial Siding, Brick & Metal Panel Matching in Bloomington, MN Claims — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 28, 2026

Commercial Plaza Deck, Parking Ramp & Foundation Waterproofing in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Plaza Deck, Parking Ramp & Foundation Waterproofing in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 23, 2026

Commercial Building Facade Soft-Washing & Carbon/Salt Restoration in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Building Facade Soft-Washing & Carbon/Salt Restoration in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By Henrik Sorensson, PE, RRC, REWC (Principal Building Envelope Engineer & Facade Director)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 22, 2026

2024 Minnesota Commercial Energy Code (ASHRAE 90.1) Exterior Wall Rules in Bloomington

2024 Minnesota Commercial Energy Code (ASHRAE 90.1) Exterior Wall Rules in Bloomington — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 17, 2026

ASTM C1060 Infrared Building Envelope Scans for Bloomington, MN Commercial Properties

ASTM C1060 Infrared Building Envelope Scans for Bloomington, MN Commercial Properties — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 15, 2026

Eliminating the Roof-to-Wall Gap: Integrated Envelope Contracting in Bloomington, MN

Eliminating the Roof-to-Wall Gap: Integrated Envelope Contracting in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By Henrik Sorensson, PE, RRC, REWC (Principal Building Envelope Engineer & Facade Director)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 09, 2026

Parking Garage Traffic Coatings & Wing-Seal Expansion Joints in Bloomington, MN

Parking Garage Traffic Coatings & Wing-Seal Expansion Joints in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By David M. Kowalski, CSI-CDT, ABAA (Director of Commercial Masonry, Sealants & Cladding Operations)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 08, 2026

Commercial Building Envelope Due Diligence (ASTM E2018) for Bloomington, MN CRE Buyers

Commercial Building Envelope Due Diligence (ASTM E2018) for Bloomington, MN CRE Buyers — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By claire E. Nordstrom, AIA, LEED AP (Senior Commercial Facade Modernization & Storm Restoration Architect)

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Storm Restoration, Waterproofing & Asset Management • Published May 04, 2026

Commercial Intake/Exhaust Wall Louvers & Wind-Driven Rain Defense in Bloomington, MN

Commercial Intake/Exhaust Wall Louvers & Wind-Driven Rain Defense in Bloomington, MN — Authoritative Bloomington Commercial Exteriors guide for Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN (55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438).

By Henrik Sorensson, PE, RRC, REWC (Principal Building Envelope Engineer & Facade Director)

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