Restoration/Reconstruction
Concrete, as with other elements, does deteriorate over time. However, there are services available to both protect your building and either bring it back to its former glory or have it look brand new. At Imperial Swfl in Fort Myers Fl, you can get residential reconstruction contractors and commercial reconstruction services to bring back structural integrity and appeal back to your property.
Stucco
Stucco is used during exterior wall construction (not plaster, which is preserved for interior walls) to conceal concrete, cinder blocks, adobe, or clay brick. It stands out because it’s a decorative material used to cover up the less appealing parts of construction. The primary composition of stucco is sand and lime. It gets applied to the wall while it is still wet, and while it hardens, it becomes dense and solid.
Though stucco is a robust material, it deteriorates over time as it interacts with the elements or during an accident. You may have noticed this on your property, which is why restoration companies are in place. It begins with a restoration specialist assessing the damage caused to the stucco due to water and moisture. Based on the results, the contractor will determine whether the stucco needs restoration or reconstruction; the latter happens when there is severe damage.
Concrete
Concrete plays a massive part in a building’s structure, stability, and look, and once it is damaged, it weakens the entire building’s integrity. It poses a risk for residential homes and particularly for commercial buildings. In concrete reconstruction services, contractors repair old and damaged concrete, fixing any structural issues.
However, in building restoration services, the focus is returning a building to its original appearance. Both are less expensive than what it would cost to build a new structure, and a property owner can keep up with the repairs over time.
EIFS
Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) is an exterior wall cladding utilizing rigid insulation board on a building’s exterior wall sheathing that gives it a plaster appearance. What makes it different from stucco is that it’s a multi-layer synthetic stucco softer than the traditional stucco.