Services

Facade Repair

As many of our current clients have learned, one of the best investments in their real estate is to properly maintain it. Whether cosmetic or structural, it is a fact that proper maintenance is paramount to any successful property’s life span, reputation and revenue.

Over time, your building’s envelope will experience deterioration of one form or another. As you know, common problems such as sealant deterioration, moisture penetration and the movement of differing facade elements can create serious problems to the interior finishes. In addition, during the winter months, the masonry or concrete cladding on your facility will likely move, thus creating undue stresses on the veneer components and their joints. All of these issues, if not addressed, can rapidly accelerate over time resulting in severe repair expenses.

One way to avoid these problems is to properly maintain the building envelope. This can be accomplished by performing annual reviews for any needed repairs. The following is a brief outline of the common items that should be checked.

• The building’s facade should be checked for pollutants and the need for cleaning and/or sealing.
• Expansion and control joints should be checked for tears, cuts and deterioration.
• The masonry elements (brick, concrete, stone, etc.) should be checked for fractures, spalls or delamination’s.
• Facade coatings should also be checked for delamination and wear.
• Steel lintels should be examined for rust and deterioration.
• Any wall movement along parapet walls should be noted.
• Flashing should be examined for movement or deterioration.

In most cases, Hummel can provide an outline for your facade needs for little or no cost. We can also provide a free detailed estimate of the recommended repairs. By employing highly skilled mechanics, we can perform your facade repairs at a competitive price. At Hummel, we pride ourselves on the service and quality of work that each client receives before, during and after each project.

We hope that we can have the opportunity to provide you with the same Hummel Value that has kept us a leader in the industry since 1847.

Parking Garage Repair

As many of our current clients have learned, one of the best investments in their real estate is to properly maintain it. Whether that maintenance may be cosmetic or structural, it is a fact that it is pertinent to any successful property’s life span, reputation and consequently its revenue.

This thinking applies even more so to your parking garage as it takes on a great amount of abuse, both from your patrons and the weather. Moisture, salts and other deicing compounds will penetrate the concrete surface. After time, the moisture and chloride components reach the steel (rebar) within the concrete and begin a process commonly known as rust. As the process continues, it places a great amount of pressure upon the adjacent surfaces (the concrete). When this happens, the concrete begins to fracture and consequently spall from the surface. This, then creates not only a safety hazard for your patrons and their automobiles, but is unsightly, will lead to further advanced corrosion of adjacent areas and is a much more expensive repair than scheduled routine maintenance. In short, it becomes a snowball effect for increased repairs, loss of revenue and a shorter life span for your structure.

One way to avoid these problems is to properly maintain the parking structure. This can be accomplished by performing annual reviews for any needed repairs. The following is a brief outline of the common items that should be checked.

• Driving surfaces should be cleaned and sealed periodically.
• Expansion and sealant joints should be checked for tears, cuts, deterioration and abuse and be repaired as needed.
• Deck coatings should also be checked for wearing and delamination and be repaired as needed.
• Concrete surfaces should be checked for spalls, fractures and/or cracks and be repaired as needed.
• Floor drains should be flood tested for proper drainage to ensure lack of ponding of water on the surface.
• Parking stall bumpers, guardrails, handrails and safety cables should be checked for proper anchoring and color marking and be repaired or repainted as needed.
• Lighting should be checked for proper and safe illumination for patrons.
• Sprinkler and alarm systems should be checked for proper function.

In most cases, Hummel can provide an outline for your garage needs for little or no cost to the client. We can also provide a free detailed estimate of the recommended repairs. By employing highly skilled mechanics, we can perform your garage repairs at a competitive price. At Hummel, we pride ourselves on the service and quality of work that each client receives before, during and after each project.
We hope that we can have the opportunity to provide you with the same Hummel Quality that has kept us a leader in the industry since 1847.

Stone Installation And Repair

The David Hummel Building Company was originally founded as a stone fabricator/contractor in 1847. Today, this division of Hummel Industries, Inc. excels in the installation and repair of stone including granite, limestone, sandstone, marble and fieldstone on exterior as well as interior applications. While the art of stone setting today typically involves material handling equipment, available skilled craftsmen remain paramount to a quality installation.

The David Hummel Building Company continues to invest in people and equipment to deliver what has come to be known as Hummel Value on building stone construction. Today, the firm is involved in the stone construction and repair of commercial buildings. Quality stone services are provided at competitive prices for new construction as well as alterations and repairs to existing facilities.

Facade Cleaning

The result of cleaning your façade not only improves the aesthetics of your building, but removes pollutants which can accelerate the deterioration of your masonry, stone or concrete.

Tuck Pointing

The process of tuckpointing involves removing old deteriorated mortar and replacing it with a new color, texture and composition matched mortar.

Unit Replacement

Over time and under varying conditions, unit masonry (brick, block or stone) may deteriorate.  This can be remedied by removing the damaged/deteriorated masonry and replacing it with a matching unit.

Stone & Concrete Patching

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Sealant Replacement

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Water Repellant & Coatings

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