PASADENA WEATHERPROOFING

Case Study: Pasadena, Mar. 2013

We were called in to do an investigation into what needed to be done to update and weatherproof a client’s home in Pasadena, California.

The client, Manny, had known he had had some issues in the past. He had other companies come in and try to resolve the problem but each time there was no change in his property.

We came in and did an extensive investigation for over a period of an hour and a half and consulted with him using an infrared FLIR B camera.

During our investigation we found issues with moisture and air penetrating around the seals on the outside of the windows between the stucco and other buildings materials. Additionally, Manny had balconies where the railings met the walls lacked proper sealant.

It was our opinion improper sealants were used. A lot of times, we find in these situations the painter comes in and use simple, cheap inexpensive painters caulk to caulk, and then paints over it.

In today's weather conditions, with extreme heat, cold, moisture present, and the ultraviolet UV sun wreaks havoc on these sealants and they don't last much more than a few months.

That’s why we only use GE high-performance adhesives. Many of them today are paintable. Combined with our four-part system we use in weatherproofing areas success was on the horizon.

We proposed a plan of action for Manny’s home. We went and implemented the plan of action by removing the old sealants, installing the new ones, giving him a warranty, and peace of mind in making his home water wise proofed.