Commercial Masonry Contractor in the Mid-Atlantic
When you operate a business, a school or another organization, you need to take great care of your facilities. Masonry installations begin to wear and degrade over time, which is why it’s so important to secure an outstanding masonry contractor in Central PA.
David Maines & Associates, Inc. is a trusted professional masonry contractor in PA, providing advanced services that include tuck-pointing and repointing.
Tuck-pointing and repointing are tactics for quickly restoring masonry installations without intensive work. Masonry stones can be in great shape, but the mortar begins to crack first. Tuck-pointing and repointing are ways to take out worn mortar and replace it with new mortar — all without removing the masonry stones.
If your school or business needs commercial masonry restoration in PA, you can depend on David Maines Associates for quality restoration or masonry work.
What Is Commercial Masonry?
Masonry has been around for centuries and it’s the foundation of every commercial building — from businesses and schools to banks and post offices. We depend on the structural integrity of the masonry beneath our feet to keep buildings and the people inside them safe and secure.
Masonry comprises a building’s units, whether bricks, stones or concrete blocks and the mortar that holds them together. There are different kinds of masonry walls, from loadbearing and reinforced to veneer or exterior and cavity masonry walls.
What Can Cause Damage to Masonry for Commercial Roofs?
Masonry damage is often challenging to detect unless it’s cosmetic. However, there are several common culprits of masonry issues. Knowing the universal culprits of masonry damage can help you better protect your building:
- Craftmanship: Sometimes, the cause of masonry damage boils down to low-quality materials or poor craftsmanship. Poor bonding and sealing can allow moisture and other elements to wreak havoc on the compromised masonry.
- Moisture: Moisture from rain, roof leaks and runoff can penetrate the pores of your masonry, depending on its material. The water can eventually cause the bricks or concrete blocks to break down and collapse.
- Weather: Certain building block materials can expand and contract in different temperatures and environments. Bricks and concrete blocks are porous, so rainwater may get into the blocks and freeze. Routine expansion and contraction can lead to displacement or spalling, which could cause structural damage.
- Settling: If the ground beneath your building settles or shifts, it may cause your masonry to shift and displace, too.
- Staining: Water stains and elemental wear and tear can cause aesthetic damage to veneer masonry walls. While staining isn’t a structural or safety concern, it can impact the look of your building and negatively impact its curb appeal.
How We Protect and Prevent Damage to Your Masonry
We can repair and restore any masonry wall for most commercial buildings. Trust our commercial roof masonry professionals to expertly assist you with masonry repair, coating and waterproofing or complete rebuilds.
Learn more about how we protect and prevent damage to your commercial building’s masonry:
- Joint materials and style: Joint finishing is a craft. Each project will require a unique joint material and style combination. Our experienced contractors will expertly evaluate the best way to move forward so your masonry stands the test of time. We will choose the best methods for your building to prevent moisture penetration, expansion and creep.
- Moisture control: Moisture control is at the heart of every masonry project we complete, as it’s one of the biggest culprits of masonry damage. We’ll assess your building’s roof drainage systems to ensure they can adequately guide water runoff away from the building.
- High-quality sealant and materials: A masonry project’s quality is only as good as its materials and craftsmanship. At David Maines, our knowledgable team uses only durable, hardwearing building block materials and high-quality sealants to smooth over and close pores to prevent moisture penetration.
Commercial Masonry Repair
Weather, physical damage and even just every day wear and tear can wreak havoc on your masonry over time. At David Maines & Associates, Inc., we can provide the expert repairs you need when your foundation or walls are suffering due to physical damage or weather-related damage.
Our engagements often start with a free inspection. If you think your masonry needs repair or restoration, we’re glad to stop by, examine your property and provide a recommendation and free quote on the best way to move forward. We always recommend and do what’s best for you, your organization and your property.
Masonry Coating and Waterproofing
One of the best ways to prevent the degradation of your masonry installations — both the stones and the mortar — is to coat or waterproof them. Most masonry coating and waterproofing services come with a guarantee of 10 years or more, with the application stopping moisture from seeping into your masonry and causing damage that requires a more expensive solution.
As your commercial masonry contractor in Pennsylvania, we provide high-quality, dependable waterproofing and coating services that you can rely on for years.
Commercial Masonry Rebuild
In severe cases, your facility may require full commercial masonry restoration (rebuild.) Before you move forward with a masonry rebuild, it’s essential that you have an experienced contractor who can provide solutions unique to your foundation in PA; based off of the state’s common weather conditions and your property, before restoration work begins.
At David Maines & Associates, Inc., we are your experienced and trustworthy options for professional masonry restoration. We’ll examine your property and offer a solution for your property unique to your needs and location.
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