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By Tom McGrath, Senior Consultant

When contracting for a large waterproofing or restoration project, you want to be certain the contractor of choice is both technically and financially able to perform the task at hand. Larger and more complicated waterproofing and restoration projects are much more involved than the smaller, quick repair projects.

As a property owner or manager, you can easily describe the exterior look of your building. But more importantly, do you know what it's made of? There are five types of commonly-used building exteriors and façades: glass; concrete; masonry, (which includes stone/brick/concrete block); metal; and Stucco/EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System). It is vital to the safety of tenants and visitors for a commercial property owner or manager to be aware of the type of exterior or façade that covers their building.

If you're a building owner or property manager, no doubt you're well-acquainted with never-ending to-do lists. Properties require constant maintenance and monitoring of all aspects, from the landscaping to the structural upkeep. One of the main goals of a building owner or property manager should be to make the structural integrity of their building last as long as possible, with as few repairs as possible.

Time is certainly key when you find leaks in the building. Just as important, however, is the sealant you choose to waterproof your commercial structure. There are many reasons why a commercial property needs to use top-quality sealants on their buildings, and there are many companies around the country that make them, such as Dow Corning, Pecora and Sonneborn. This article will uncover the fundamental differences between the 3 most common types of sealants and what they can do for your building. When you finish this article you'll feel better equipped to make your commercial waterproofing sealant selection.

Think about the last time you visited a large shopping center or mall. You probably had to park in a parking deck, right? If so, you probably left your vehicle there without any thought about the integrity of the deck or the quality of the sealants used in the joints of the parking structure. When we think of parking decks, we think of large, looming concrete and steel structures that seem indestructible; but just like all other surfaces that endure the daily abuses of vehicles and dynamic weather conditions, these also experience wear and tear.