During the removal of building signage
Signage is a mainstay for retail and commercial buildings. It provides branding, a first appearance and a general acknowledgment of having arrived at the right location. With it comes the changing of tenants, the acquisition of new buildings, and the updating of brands and logos.
Throughout the Twin Cities, along with the US, many of the commercial buildings have some type of stone or stucco finish. As companies rebrand, and others move location, the removal and installation of new signage takes place. You might be saying big deal, right?
Façade and Sign Repair
Oftentimes when exterior signs are removed, the building façade is damaged. Not only does this leave the building with an aesthetic problem to fix, but if not repaired correctly can lead to some costly and serious structural issues as well. Damaged building exteriors left untreated can quickly lead to water
Restored exterior after the removal of building signage
infiltration problems and turn into expensive repairs.
So if you have recently changed out or need to change out those marque signs on your commercial building, partner with TCOS who specializes in exterior building restoration. We don’t just caulk the holes – we repair them. And you will say goodbye to ugly painted over patches because we match your original color so your storefront looks new again, and work closely with your sign company to coordinate around tight timelines.
You can learn more about our monumental and marque sign repair services by clicking here.
Or, you can simply save yourself the headache of and have TCOS coordinate with your sign replacement company by requesting a quote today!
]]>Even during a wimpy winter, your facility was de-iced 50+ times. Most of that salt is still in your concrete, in your hardscapes and in your surrounding soil.
The faster you remove the salt, the longer your concrete and hard surfaces will last.
Statistics have indicated that over 40% of failure of structures is due to corrosion of reinforcement.
WHAT MAKES THE TCOS CLEANING PROGRAM DIFFERENT
We don’t have your typical run-of-the-mill concrete cleaning and sealing program at TCOS.
Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
We utilize environmentally friendly cleaners to clean and open pores of the concrete. Our special cleaners allow the sealer to penetrate deeper into the concrete than many of the other products being used on the market, and they will not harm grass, shrubs or trees.- BIG compressor = the correct flow and pressure
Hosing with water is good…BUT only if the proper pressure and flow is used. Meaning you need a serious commercial pressure washer. Without the right steps; you are washing money down the drain. - Hot Water
What gets dishes cleaner, hot water or cold? The same can be said of cleaning your concrete surfaces. We use hot water pressure washers versus cold water. This method loosens the dirt better and results in a superior cleaning process. - Gypsum Applications
When concrete surfaces are flushed, salt is pushed into your green areas. Affecting the health of your soil and landscape. Which is why we treat the permeable areas with gypsum before we start flushing.
Cleaning and sealing your concrete on an bi-annual basis has been shown to increase concrete life by 50%!
Take your Property from Emergency Room to Preventative Maintenance Approach
We make serious efforts to keep excess chlorides off your surfaces during the winter. Yet, there will always be the salt you can see the the chlorides you can’t. Our responsibility is to help you prolong the life of your hard surfaces and the health of your landscape. These steps will take your property from an Emergency Room status to a Preventative Maintenance approach. So instead of spending 100% of your budget each season fixing serious issues, you are spending 70% of your budget on maintenance.
Contact TCOS today for a cleaning & sealing bid for your concrete surfaces.
]]>Business owners are now realizing that they have to spend money to maintain their reputations and curb appeal. Building owners want to keep their tenants happy. They need to do something.
~ Rich Byrne, Owner & Vice President
At the same time, in today’s economy, we know building managers and owners are looking for ways to cut expenses.
One way you can do that is through restoration versus replacement. It is often less expensive for TCOS to come in and restore cracked and crumbling concrete then it is for another company to replace this same damaged material.
Restore vs. Replace
Before shot prior to a surface restoration project kicking off at Midland Mall
When it comes to the exterior and concrete divisions of TCOS, we have one simple goal – help the owners of commercial buildings save money.
Our surface restoration services can save customers up to 40% when compared to concrete replacement.
At the end of the day, restoring concrete versus replacing it saves money and is less intensive.
~ Kai Milota, Director of Sales
After shot of surface restoration project at Midland Mall
In today’s competitive market, business and property owners don’t have the option to ignore their cracked, fading, and crumbling surfaces. Exterior surfaces make a huge first impression on customers and clients. Fail to keep them up, and it can cost you some serious business.
Bottom line, curb appeal matters! Read More Here
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