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By Judah Clark, Founder & CEO of Presto Restoration The Rare Window of Opportunity in Commercial Real Estate Across the country, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in the commercial landscape. High-vacancy office buildings that once commanded premium prices are now trading at steep discounts, in some cases, more than 90% below previous valuations. This…
By Judah Clark, Founder & CEO of Presto Restoration The Social Media Hype vs. Field Reality We all see the viral videos of drones spraying high-rise buildings. After nearly 30 years in exterior building restoration, recently I’ve been asked about this technology a few times. People want to know: “Is this the future of facade…
The CapEx Dilemma: Aging Commercial Windows If your mid-rise or high-rise building is still operating with original single-pane windows, you are losing massive amounts of energy through the glass. Aging seals, failing caulking, and poor thermal insulation lead to skyrocketing HVAC costs, uncomfortable tenant spaces, and chronic condensation issues. When these failures compound, most Facility…
The Thermal Liability of Aging Architectural Glass If your commercial facility, hotel, or office building was constructed prior to 1990, it is highly likely you are operating with single-pane architectural glass. From an engineering and financial standpoint, single-pane windows are the largest source of thermal transfer (energy loss) in a commercial envelope. As these aging…
The High Cost of Roof Degradation For commercial property owners, the roof is one of the most expensive assets to maintain and replace. Day after day, your flat roof takes a brutal beating from UV radiation, thermal shock (expanding and contracting with temperature changes), and pooling water. Over time, seams separate, membranes dry rot, and…
The Problem: It’s Not Just “Dirt” -It’s Mineral Leaching If you manage a commercial property with a mixed facade (glass, metal, and precast stone), you have likely noticed a frustrating cycle: you pay for window cleaning, and weeks later, white, hazy streaks reappear on the glass. This isn’t just dirt. It is Mineral Leaching (Silica…
The Hidden Cost of Storm Damage For commercial property managers, a major storm isn’t just a weather event – it’s a stress test for your building envelope. High-velocity winds, flying debris, and torrential rain will find every weakness in your facade, whether it’s a dried-out sealant joint or a hairline crack in the EIFS. The…
There are varying degrees of commercial building restoration services, building materials, and climates so the answer is usually, “it depends.” We recommend that you have a plan that includes regularly checking your building’s exterior top to bottom. Commercial Building Restoration Services Explained Most commercial building restoration services can be put into three categories. Surface Restoration…
Don’t wait for ugly stains or mold growth to schedule a power wash and sealing service for your commercial building. Our commercial building restoration experts recommend scheduling both a cleaning and sealing at the same time to maximize the effectiveness of both services. A power wash and seal will make it easier to keep your…
Low pressure washing services for commercial buildings can seem like a daunting task giving the sheer size of the job. Fortunately for building owners and property managers across the country it’s been a staple of our service offerings for decades. We’ve been making offices, hotels, historic buildings, you name it, look great for over 25…