Maintenance & Restoration

Maintenance

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – Ben Franklin Glasstec is ready and prepared to assist you in keeping your structure sound. Maintenance on the exterior of an oceanfront structure is much more than painting and caulking. If you 

buy a new car, your top priority is to schedule regular maintenance, right? You wash it regularly to protect the exterior and you change the oil regularly to protect the engine and you change the tires and brakes regularly to keep it safe. The same thing is true with your building envelope. You want to maintain your asset to get the most longevity out of your investment. You’ll want a specialty contractor skilled at identifying potential problems. The only thing protecting your interior is your envelope and the envelope is only as sound as the products protecting it from the elements. Mother Nature is cruel, especially in a coastal environment. The sun, salt and sand that attracts your renters to the Grand Strand also destroys the best products on the market if not cleaned and maintained. It builds up daily on your building. Eventually the elements will break down the best sealants and finish systems, allowing rain to infiltrate the structure which in turn leads to damage to concrete and coatings. 

The next thing you know you have open cracks in walls and decks that are open avenues for even more water infiltration. Many times this leads to life safety issues with deteriorating concrete requiring immediate attention that may not be included in your budget. Even interior finishes can be damaged if a compromised envelope isn’t repaired in a timely manner. In addition to the damage to sealants, coatings, concrete and finish systems, the salt and sand will successfully destroy aluminum products if they are not cleaned on a regular basis. Sand and salt will eat away at the best anodized products on the market quicker than you expect leaving your doors, windows and curtainwall corroded and dramatically shorten their life span. Regular cleaning and inspections of exterior elevations, coatings, caulk joints, and glazing systems will allow us to identify and address potential problems. Glasstec has been repairing hi rise, mid-rise and low rise buildings on the Grand Strand since 1990. Let our experience help to keep your building weather tight. We’ll be here to stand behind our work. 

Repairs & Restoration

Every building must eventually undergo a major restoration, whether to address problems or simply to compete with the neighboring newer properties. You want your building to attract guests and renters and never appear run down and unkempt. You certainly want to keep your homeowners and their renters and guests impressed with your property. Glasstec is prepared to offer all of the following as you restore your investment, no matter the size or location: 

• Building Assessment and Report 
• Pressure Washing 
• Elastomeric Coatings 
• Sealant Restoration 
• Exterior Ceiling Repairs 
• Exterior Deck Repairs 
• Handrail Repairs 
• Handrail Replacement 
• Barrier Cable Replacement 
• Post Tension Cable Repairs 
• Pedestrian and Vehicular Deck Coating 
• Concrete Restoration/Repairs 
• Stucco/EIFS Repairs 
• Masonry Sealers 
• Below Grade Waterproofing 
• Inaccessible window cleaning 
• Sliding Glass Door, Window, and Curtainwall Replacement 
• Glass Replacement 
• Sliding Glass Door Remediation 
• Shower Enclosures/Mirrors 

When the time comes to restore your property, call Glasstec for a reliable quote and schedule. We’re ready with the best products, manufacturers, and tradesmen to ensure you get your money’s worth on a project we’ll be proud of for years to come. We’re never far away!