Moisture intrusion is common in both new and old structures. Surmac protects the aesthetic and structural integrity of buildings with preventive and corrective waterproofing products and techniques. Our waterproofing arsenal includes a wide variety of processes for keeping water out of structures, including:

Surmac has extensive experience in high-pressure surface restoration. As a result, we are often called upon to perform work on historic or otherwise noteworthy structures, as well as major hotels, parking structures, warehouses, factories, distribution centers, shopping centers, churches and a wide-variety of other structures.

Surmac has designed protocols for removing accumulated deposits or removing adhered coatings and performing surface preparation on masonry, concrete, and metal substrates.  If the use of chemicals to enhance cleaning action is required, Surmac uses safe restoration products appropriate for the particular substrate involved.

Over time nature's cycles and airborne pollution result in wear and tear on masonry and concrete surfaces. Even new concrete slabs sometimes require grinding and other treatments to eliminate imperfections.  Problems resulting from excessive soil and contaminant buildup, delamination, cracking, flaking, efflorescence, spalling, loose units and wear should be addressed timely before further damage ensues.

Surmac has developed a system for repairing parapets and penetrations that costs a fraction of a new roof. Moreover, these repairs typically allow the functional life the roof to be extended for typically 5-7 years. Based on our own experience as well as published studies, Sumac can attest to the fact that the overwhelming majority (statistically as many as 95%) of roof leaks originate at parapets and roof penetrations, and a small fraction (the remaining 5%) occur in the open roof fields. Surmac offers building owners and managers the following high-tech roofing solutions:

•Fluid-applied reflective elastomeric systems for metal, hypalon and bitumen roofs;
•Highly-protective, premium foam-with-polyurea systems that can tolerate high-impact loads and that are used in areas where roof protection is a paramount concern.
•Systems to convert roof area into decks that will allow foot traffic, where tenants or guests may enjoy amenities such as a terrace, dance floor and/or rooftop garden.   

Surmac is an industry leader in the application of specialty coatings.  Because we understand that selecting the right type of coating and the right application protocol for a given project is the first step in achieving a quality result, we work closely with both the technical departments of our suppliers and our building owners and managers in making our recommendations. Surmac is skilled in the application of the following coating systems:

Pool decks are subject to a wide variety of environmental conditions that can greatly affect their integrity and overall appearance. These can include exposure to harsh chemicals, heavy foot traffic, excessive UV exposure and wear and tear from the movement of deck furniture. Surmac has systems and protocols for dealing with many aspects of deck maintenance and repair, ranging from basic maintenance to full-scale replacement. The following are among the pool deck services that Surmac offers:

Parking garage decks are subject to a wide variety of factors and conditions that can greatly affect their structural integrity and overall appearance.  These include inadequate engineering, improper construction methods, insufficient surface preparation, excessive exposure to automotive fluids and de-icing agents, heavy and prolonged vehicular traffic, and wear and tear from seasonal expansion and contraction.
Over time, the cumulative effects of these stressors result in major problems, ranging from premature overlay failure, to spalling, to full-blown deck failure. We have developed a parking deck restoration system that is designed to ensure maximum performance and long-term protection against these conditions.

      When it comes to adding value to a property, few additions are as attractive as a custom firepit. From serving as a warm and inviting gathering place, to simply being an attractive architectural addition, a well-designed fire pit can add greatly to the overall appeal of a property. Surmac can design and build a wide-variety of firepit styles to suit your needs.

With literally decades of experience solving challenging problems for our property management clients, Surmac is well-versed in addressing issues that can adversely affect the appeal and value of a property. For this reason, we are often called to look at REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) owned properties.

Surmac has proven itself to be a leader in performing top-quality work on unique, challenging and often historic projects. These special projects range from surface restoration on the RMS Titanic ''Big Piece'' (pictured above), to a complete rehabilitation of a historic church, to cleaning and waterproofing of the Playboy mansion, to restoration of the third stage of the Saturn V Rocket .