Facilities Five and Dime: The Podcast on Church Facility Stewardship
Facilities Five and Dime: The Podcast on Church Facility Stewardship isn’t your typical podcast. Like the old five-and-dime stores—where merchants had to know a little bit about everything—we step into the world of facility stewardship with curiosity, grit, and a touch of storytelling flair. Each episode digs into real stories, lessons learned, and surprising turns behind the buildings we use every day.
From unseen risks hidden in cooling towers to potential poor communication within a maintenance team, we uncover how small details and overlooked systems can have significant consequences. Along the way, we tie in history, best practices, and practical wisdom that will equip facility teams, leaders, and everyday stewards to care well for the spaces entrusted to them.
Think of it as a place where curiosity meets expertise, and where every aisle is stocked with a new story you didn’t expect—but one you’ll never forget.
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Facilities Five and Dime: The Podcast on Church Facility Stewardship
Nature Solved This Before Facilities Did
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For centuries, walls have been quietly losing battles.
Mildew, mold, soot, staining, and graffiti slowly break down surfaces—and the solution has always been the same: scrub it, wash it, repaint it… then do it all again next year.
In this episode of Facilities Five and Dime, we explore how wall maintenance evolved from wire brushes and lime wash to modern coatings inspired by nature itself.
The breakthrough came when scientists studied the lotus plant. They discovered a surface that repels water so completely that dirt and debris roll off with it. This “lotus effect” led to today’s nano-engineered coatings—breathable, self-cleaning surfaces that resist moisture, bacteria, and organic growth.
These coatings are now used on building facades, restrooms, HVAC components, roofs, and flooring, dramatically extending maintenance intervals while reducing labor and chemical use.
We’ll cover:
- Why power washing the same wall every spring signals a broken maintenance cycle
- How nano-infused coatings outperform traditional paint
- Why higher-cost materials often deliver a lower long-term cost per square foot
- And how smarter material choices reflect better facility stewardship
For churches and schools facing tight budgets and limited staff, this isn’t about spending more—it’s about protecting what’s been entrusted to you for the long haul.
Sometimes the best maintenance plan… is choosing a surface that does the work for you.
