GKW Restoration provides building envelope and waterproofing solutions that are engineered, tested, and verified in the field. Our work focuses on creating continuous, compatible systems that manage water, air, and vapor movement throughout the building enclosure.
We approach envelope restoration and waterproofing as a system, not a collection of isolated products. Material selection is guided by climate conditions, substrate behavior, and assembly performance. Installation is supported by field testing, quality control measures, and adherence to manufacturer and industry standards.
From fluid applied air barriers and waterproofing membranes to sealants, expansion joints, flashing systems, and traffic coatings, our teams deliver solutions that protect structures under real world conditions. Performance is not assumed. It is confirmed through proper preparation, application control, and verification.
The goal is long term protection that reduces risk, extends service life, and preserves the integrity of the structure beneath the surface.
Below-grade waterproofing systems protect foundations and occupied spaces from groundwater intrusion and long-term moisture damage. GKW Restoration installs reliable waterproofing systems designed for durability in demanding below-grade conditions.
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Sealants and expansion joint systems protect critical building transitions by accommodating movement and preventing moisture intrusion. GKW Restoration installs and replaces joint systems engineered for durability, compatibility, and long-term envelope performance.
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Fluid-applied air barriers protect building envelopes only when properly selected, installed, and verified. GKW Restoration delivers engineered air barrier systems with field testing to ensure continuity, adhesion, and long-term performance.
Read MoreThe building envelope is a system, not a collection of individual materials. Its performance depends on continuity, compatibility, and proper integration between components.
GKW Restoration approaches envelope work with a systems mindset. We evaluate how air, water, and vapor move through the assembly and how materials respond to environmental conditions over time. This informs our approach to waterproofing, air barriers, sealants, expansion joints, and traffic coating systems.
By combining field testing, material verification, and disciplined installation practices, we deliver envelope solutions that protect buildings from moisture intrusion, energy loss, and premature failure.
Building envelope work includes air barriers, waterproofing systems, sealants, flashing, expansion joints, and coatings that control air, water, and vapor movement.
Poorly integrated systems create gaps that allow moisture intrusion and air leakage. Proper coordination ensures long term envelope performance.
We use field testing such as wet film thickness measurements, adhesion testing, and visual inspections to confirm proper installation.
Yes. Sealants, coatings, and joints experience wear over time and should be inspected periodically to prevent failures.
Yes. Moisture intrusion can lead to corrosion, freeze-thaw damage, and material deterioration that compromise structural integrity.
