Historic

When it comes to historic restoration, waterproofing a structure is the best way to ensure that repairs are long lasting, attractive, durable and provide prevent water seepage in a structure for many decades. Many steps have to be taken 21when it comes to properly waterproofing a historic structure. Southeast Waterproofing digs deep into their toolbox of waterproofing methods to damp proof and preserve historic buildings.

1. Cleaning and Surface Preparation
2. Exterior Building Surface Repair
3. Pro Application of Waterproof Coating

Southeast Waterproofing advises that inappropriate cleaning and coating treatments can be a major cause of damage to historic buildings. Cleaning may sometimes be followed by the application of a water-repellent coating. However, unless these procedures are carried out under the guidance and supervision of a professional, they may result in irrevocable damage to your historic building.

Does applying waterproofing cause any damage to landscaping or the environment?

Beyond the potential of causing catastrophic damage to their historic building, property owners also need to consider the safety of the environment when planning to rehabilitate the property. Southeast Waterproofing recognizes the potential effect of any method proposed for cleaning historic properties should be carefully evaluated. Chemical cleaners and paint removers may damage trees, shrubs, grass, and plants. Our team will have a plan providing for the environmentally safe removal and disposal of all cleaning materials involved in your project.

Why waterproof during a historic building restoration?

Restoring a building to it’s historic grandeur most often requires repair of exterior surfaces. Southeast Waterproofing is able to provide surface repair of historic structures that will match the craftsmanship that was used on the original structure. In addition, we are able to use modern waterproofing products and methods that were not available to original builders of historic structures. We provide services such as bricklaying, stone setting and plastering on surfaces that have deteriorated over time, then apply waterproofing to these surfaces that are guaranteed to protect against water intrusion. Southeast Waterproofing provides products and building procedures that are approved for historic renovation. Simply put, applying waterproofing to a historic building can add – not just years but decades to it’s lifespan. We save you money in the long run.

What if Lead Paint is involved?

Southeast Waterproofing is able to provide lead paint encapsulation. Lead Paint Encapsulation seals and protects against existing lead based paint, thereby avoiding lengthy and more costly lead abatement processes. We are not a true abatement company, and not able to provide complete lead abatement. By Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP), all firms that perform renovation, repair or painting work that disturb lead-based paint in housing and other child-occupied facilities built before 1978 are required to be certified.