Water Test On Precast Seals the Deal

Many commercial buildings are made of precast, a porous material with a composition of sand, gravel and crushed stone held together by cement.   A precast panel was sealed on the left with Presto Restoration’s Leachstop® silicone sealer the day before. Water was applied to both sides to demonstrate the effectiveness of the protection. The left side demonstrates…

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What is RIGHT with this Photo? A Lot!

While Presto Restoration Products & Services is a high-rise building restoration company that performs glass, metal, stone/precast restoration, protection, caulking and waterproofing nationwide. We are an Atlanta-based company so we have had the opportunity to perform many restoration projects in Downtown Atlanta, as well as many other nationwide locations in the last 24 years. BACK TO THE…

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Thanking Our Many Clients for 24 Years in Exterior High-Rise Cleaning, Restoration & Protection

We are proud to announce that Presto Restoration Products & Services is celebrating it’s 24th year. We began our journey as a commercial retail window cleaning company in 1992 and now we have our own line of commercial restoration products which are sold internationally. We perform restoration and preservation services of exterior architectural building surfaces such as glass, metal, stone, as…

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The #1 Misused Precast Sealer: Silane

Over the years at Presto Restoration Products & Services, we have witnessed countless commercial buildings with precast sealed with silane. This material performs poorly, causes stains on glass and metal surfaces and is harmful to the environment. Unfortunately, the water repellent most commonly used today to seal architectural stone consists of 40% solid content silane. In our…

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Why Use Protective Treatments After Restoration?

We were asked by a client whether it was important to use protective treatments after the restoration process.  While we are well aware of the many benefits stemming from the addition of protective treatments to a recently restored surface, it is apparent that some industry professionals are still questioning their usefulness.  It follows that protective treatments are…

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Extensive Restoration Project Completed of the North American Mission Board Building

September 2015, Presto Restoration Products & Services completed an extensive glass, metal and precast restoration project of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) in Alpharetta, Georgia. The entire building’s exterior surface, including glass, metal and precast concrete was restored and protected using Presto’s uniquely designed product line. Nearly 8 miles of caulking was replaced using Dow…

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Restoration Project Completed for Hampton & Hilton Hotels, in Charlotte, North Carolina

September 2015, Presto Restoration Products and Services completed an extensive cleaning and waterproofing project for the Hampton and Hilton Hotels located in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. It was completed in combination with interior renovations, and due to space constraints in loading areas, had to be carefully coordinated. Additionally, the project required special consideration to the…

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