Keeping a historic building in good shape can be tough. Depending on the age of the structure, as well as its upkeep over the years, it may be closer to collapse than the owner realizes. The dangers posed by a building about to collapse are obvious, but when historic buildings become degraded, valuable memorabilia, as well as memories, can be lost. Part of keeping a historic building in good repair is ensuring that its sealant joints are properly maintained. Sealant joint repair in Conshohocken, PA offered by a quality provider can help keep historic structures and commercial buildings standing.
Sealant joints that have been recently installed often fail because the sealant hasn’t been properly applied. The joint has to be sized correctly so that the right kind of sealant can then be chosen. Ideally, the sealant should only be used to do its primary job, which is helping the building expand and contract as temperatures change. However, many times it’s also used as weather protection, which can reduce its overall efficiency. When care isn’t taken to prepare the joint for the sealant, it will likely fail, probably sooner rather than later.
In historic buildings, sealant joints show that they have stood the test of time as they stand up to years of heat, cold and moisture. However, the sealant does eventually degrade over time. Owners of historic buildings find, when the joints start degrading past a certain point, that it’s more expensive to replace them than it is to repair the joints before they reach that condition. An experienced restoration contractor can assess the condition of a building’s joints to determine how much repair needs to be done. The mortar may just need to be touched up, or it might need to be completely replaced. In either case, a restoration contractor can use the proper materials and tools to do the repairs without degrading the building further.
Mara Restoration is a woman-owned masonry restoration and preservation contractor offering sealant joint repair in Conshohocken, PA. The company has been in business for nearly a decade, working with commercial and historic restorations in the Philadelphia area. Click here for more information on the services Mara Restoration can offer general contractors, governments and private owners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
