Above-Grade Waterproofing for Tulsa Office Towers, Historic Landmarks, Hospitals & Campuses
Commercial Waterproofing Contractors in Tulsa, OK
Water gets into Tulsa buildings in some unusual ways. On the historic towers downtown, rain runs behind terra cotta ornament through cracked glaze and open joints, rusting the steel that holds it in place. On newer buildings, spring hail breaks the seals on windows and cracks parapet coatings, and the next storm finds the opening. Humid, triple-digit summers harden sealants in between, and winter ice storms push meltwater into every joint.
Presto Restoration brings more than 25 years of above-grade commercial waterproofing experience to Tulsa. Our crews reseal expansion and control joints, replace window and curtain wall perimeter seals, wet glaze older window walls, coat parapets and ledges and treat terra cotta, stone, brick and concrete with breathable repellents on office towers, historic landmarks, hospitals and campuses. We also manufacture our own restoration products, including Glass Defender for glass and Leach Stop for precast concrete.
OUR COMMERCIAL WATERPROOFING SERVICES IN TULSA
Our Tulsa work ranges from sealing the joints around a single terra cotta cornice to resealing a full downtown office tower.
Core Waterproofing Services
From July heat to January ice, building joints in Tulsa open and close constantly. When a seal tears, rain runs right through. Our crews strip the old joint, repair chipped edges and set new high-movement sealant or preformed joint material, routing and sealing any active cracks along the way.
After a hail storm, the seals around windows and curtain wall are usually the first thing to leak. We cut out and replace perimeter caulking, reseal mullion joints and fix loose gaskets, and pitted or dusty glass can be cleaned and protected with Glass Defender.
Parapets, cornices and ledges take hail, heat and ice and send water down into the wall below when they fail. We coat flat ledges and copings with high-solids silicone and reseal the joints around ornament.
Plenty of Tulsa’s 1960s to 1980s office and medical buildings still have their original rubber glazing gaskets, now hardened and cracked. Wet glazing runs a continuous silicone bead between glass and frame and ends the leaks without new windows.
Hot afternoons and hail strikes open cracks in stucco and concrete that storm water then fills. A full-thickness elastomeric coating, applied after the larger cracks are repaired, flexes with the wall and seals it.
Terra cotta with crazed glaze, limestone and brick all absorb water during long storms. Breathable penetrating repellents cut that absorption while letting moisture already inside escape, so anchors stay drier.
Specialized Restoration-Waterproofing
Waterproofing is one part of a bigger job. Presto also restores the glass, metal, stone and terra cotta under the seal using products we make ourselves, so one crew handles all of it.
White streaks on precast walls come from salts carried out of the concrete as water evaporates. We wash off the deposits, treat the panels with Leach Stop, which we make for this problem, and reseal the panel joints.
Bronze, aluminum and metal panels move a lot between seasons and take hail strikes, and every seam relies on sealant. We replace failed joints with sealants made for metal and reseal laps and fasteners.
Our Commercial Waterproofing Process in Tulsa
Tulsa waterproofing jobs follow the same five steps, with pricing in front of you before any crew mobilizes.
Building Envelope Inspection
We inspect joints, glazing, ornament, flashings and parapets on every elevation, including hail damage.
Diagnostic Testing
Water tests and moisture readings confirm where water is getting in, including behind terra cotta.
Scope & Specification
Systems are chosen for heat, hail and ice and for the materials on your building, then written into a clear scope.
Waterproofing Installation
Crews install each system to manufacturer requirements, timing work between storms.
Project Closeout & Warranty
Closeout includes photos, product sheets and warranties.
Talk to Presto About Waterproofing Your Tulsa Building
Leaks after storms, rust stains below ornament or caulking pulling away? Call us or request a quote, and our team will respond to discuss your Tulsa building.
Why Tulsa Property Managers Choose Presto for Commercial Waterproofing
Our crews have waterproofed buildings across the country for more than 25 years. In Tulsa we choose materials that respect historic terra cotta and stone and stand up to heat and storms.
Our Local Tulsa, OK Support Network
A sealed building stays dry longest with a check after each storm season. Presto connects Tulsa owners with a local support network for that everyday care.
For routine upkeep and everyday facility support, owners can also contact our sister companies:
Building Restoration Tulsa: Hands-on exterior repairs for Tulsa buildings.
Building Maintenance Tulsa: Routine maintenance that catches hail and storm damage early.
Building Services Tulsa: General commercial building support across Tulsa County.
Recent Restoration Projects in Oklahoma
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Tulsa Commercial Waterproofing FAQs
How often should sealants be replaced on a Tulsa building?
Plan on 8 to 12 years for most joints, and sooner on sunny walls or after heavy hail.
What is the difference between waterproofing and water damage repair?
Waterproofing seals the outside so water cannot get in. Water damage repair fixes ceilings, drywall and finishes once it has. Sealing first means the inside work only happens once.
Can waterproofing be done while the building is occupied?
Yes. Our crews work from the outside around tenants, patients and staff.
Why do rust stains appear below terra cotta?
Water gets behind the terra cotta through cracked glaze or open joints and rusts the steel anchors inside. The rust bleeds out as stains and can crack or loosen the pieces.
How do I know if waterproofing can wait another year?
If water came in during storms, rust is bleeding from ornament or joints are visibly split, plan the work now. If caulking is still soft and nothing leaks, replacement can usually be scheduled over a few years.
When is the best time for waterproofing work in Tulsa?
Fall is ideal, along with quieter weeks in spring. In summer we start at first light, and we stay off icy walls in winter.
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Keep Storm Water Out of Your Tulsa Building
One cracked joint behind a cornice can rust an anchor for years before anyone notices. Tell us what you are seeing, and we will help you get it sealed.
Call us today at 1-800-785-9927 or click Request A Quote.