If the precast concrete on your building’s exterior darkens when it rains or when water is applied, consider a trusted protective coating to preserve it. Presto performed work on a building that needed cleaning first, then sealing nearly a decade ago. The darker areas indicate where water was penetrating the precast during cleaning. After the…
A high rise building’s façade can represent a bold statement about the occupants within. Many beautiful buildings are architecturally designed and constructed with a combination of glass, metal, stone and precast materials. Often cleaning or restoring one surface can wreak havoc on the other. Typically, run off onto the stone or precast surface is evident…
Rainbow stains are one of the most interesting problems we have encountered in our 20+ years of glass restoration. We call them rainbow stains because of all the different colors that form on the glass which is created by the glass stored outside in the rain while the building is constructed. This continual contact with…
Presto’s LeachStop® on bricks and mortar which prevents penetration of water and the effects of the elements. The area in the center of the photo was treated with Leachstop® days before applying water to the brick wall. It is easy to see where the protected area prevents water from penetrating the brick and mortar. This not…
A building’s metal surfaces, such as window frames or aluminum composite panels, can develop the same unsightly stains that glass and stone do. Detergents and other environmental grime collects on the frames contributing to a high concentration of contamination. Often, window frames have years of build up that needs to be removed; since window frames…
Presto is in the business of restoring architectural building window glass to its original luster. Glass restoration is a highly-specialized service that requires the right technique, proper products and skilled technicians. Improper products and techniques can result in severely scratched and noticeably damaged glass including the use of abrasive chemicals in an attempt to remove the stains. Other…
As beautiful as newly-cleaned precast looks, it is not enough to preserve the appearance for long. Sealers should be used after the cleaning process to close up the pores of the concrete or stone to prevent a repeat performance of contaminant penetration, which will require cleaning more often and with much more cost. Not convinced?…
Our product line is specifically formulated to deal with flush mount window and precast systems which suffer problems due to minerals leaching from the precast down onto the glass and frames. This system while providing a beautiful architectural presence, is often plagued by glass stains. Typically this is due to improper or inadequate building maintenance.…
When we first started learning about glass restoration, over a decade ago, we quickly realized that all glass restoration products do not produce equal results. Our Glass ReSurfacer Final Polish was produced as a result of our critical eye, and attention to detail. As we began marketing glass restoration services to commercial buildings, we realized that…