2 S Orange Ave – Historic Building Restoration Project
Presto Restoration completed historic building restoration services at 2 S Orange Ave in downtown Orlando, FL 32801.
The project included exterior caulking, waterproofing, and brick and masonry restoration throughout the historic building exterior.
Failing Exterior Caulking & Water Leaks in Orlando, FL
The historic commercial building in Orlando, FL had failing exterior caulking and water leaks throughout the building exterior. Affected areas included window perimeters, wet glazing joints, and control joints.
Historic buildings in downtown Orlando, FL face unique restoration challenges. Years of Florida’s intense heat, humidity, and heavy rainfall break down exterior caulking and glazing sealants faster than in cooler climates. As exterior caulking cracks, shrinks, or pulls away from these joints, water finds its way into the building.
Water leaking through windows and control joints is especially damaging on historic buildings. Unlike modern construction, historic buildings often have original brick, decorative masonry, ornate stonework, and aged mortar that can be difficult and costly to repair once water damage sets in. Catching failing exterior caulking early helps stop water leaks and protect the historic character of commercial buildings throughout Orlando, FL.
Watch our commercial waterproofing video to learn more about how exterior caulking and waterproofing protect commercial buildings in Orlando, FL.
Exterior Caulking & Waterproofing Services in Orlando, FL
Presto Restoration completed commercial caulking and waterproofing services throughout the historic building exterior in Orlando, FL.
First, Presto Restoration removed failing exterior caulking from window perimeters, wet glazing joints, and control joints. Next, our crew installed new backer rod where needed and applied new high-performance silicone caulking throughout the building exterior in Orlando, FL.
Cracking Mortar & Masonry Damage in Orlando, FL
The historic building in Orlando, FL, also had deteriorating mortar joints, stained masonry surfaces throughout the building exterior.
Commercial buildings in Orlando, FL are exposed to years of heat, humidity, and heavy rain. In addition, natural building movement places constant stress on mortar joints and masonry surfaces. Over time, mortar joints crack and deteriorate. Masonry surfaces accumulate staining and biological growth. Masonry waterproofing coatings can also crack and peel.
When mortar joints crack and deteriorate, water can leak through the masonry and cause significant damage to brick and mortar, concrete, and stucco surfaces. Left unaddressed, cracking mortar and brick and mortar damage can be costly to repair.
A commercial masonry contractor can evaluate mortar joint deterioration and recommend the right masonry restoration repairs for historic buildings throughout Orlando, FL.
Tuckpointing & Historic Masonry Restoration in Orlando, FL
Presto Restoration completed tuckpointing and historic masonry restoration throughout the commercial building exterior in Orlando, FL.
First, Presto Restoration completed tuckpointing throughout the building exterior. Deteriorating mortar joints were removed and replaced with new mortar matched to the existing color and texture. This helps preserve the historic brick appearance of the building while restoring structural integrity to the masonry.
Next, our crew completed brick and masonry cleaning to remove staining and biological growth from the brick and masonry surfaces throughout the building exterior. Then, Presto Restoration applied masonry sealing throughout the building exterior to help protect the restored brick and masonry from future water leaks in Orlando, FL.
Finally, our crew completed vertical concrete repairs and applied elastomeric coatings to stucco, concrete, and masonry surfaces throughout the building exterior in Orlando, FL.
Historic Building Restoration Contractor in Orlando, FL
Does your historic commercial building in Orlando, FL have cracking mortar, brick and mortar damage, or failing exterior caulking? Presto Restoration can help.
As a commercial historic building restoration contractor, we provide tuckpointing, brick and mortar repair, masonry restoration, and exterior caulking services. We work with historic commercial buildings throughout Florida, including Orlando, FL.
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