Whether you’re the designer, the builder, the manager or the owner of a building, you know that the secret to long-term cost control is regular maintenance. You work to prevent problems. You arrest small problems in progress. And you clean up the big stuff before it gets bigger.
The ever-growing mix of time-tested solutions and emerging technologies makes it difficult to know what to do when--that's our job. Richmond Primoid has been identifying problems and designing solutions for more than 45 years. Solutions based on up-to-the-minute thinking and state-of-the-art products.
Whether you’re involved in new construction, rehabilitation or renovation, the first, best step is to call on an expert. We’ll team you up with a troubleshooter who understands your challenges and who has the experience to provide real-world solutions.
You’ll be in good company--our clients include some of Virginia’s most celebrated neighbors--Colonial Williamsburg, the University of Virginia, Philip Morris, Dominion Virginia Power, and hundreds of others: real estate and structural engineers, general contractors, hospitals and commercial and industrial firms of all descriptions. Large or small, each new job gets our undivided attention, a comprehensive plan, and a tailor-made solution.

PREVENTION

The proverb says "prevention is better than cure." The cause of many costly disasters is nothing more than a small crack or a broken seal--typical problems that could easily be prevented with the simple application of a sealant or coating.
To avoid the consequence and cost of intervention or restoration you need to develop a prevention plan-–the best of which begins on the drawing board. Richmond Primoid works closely with architectural firms, builders, and general contractors to design systems that address the cycle of changes that occur as a structure ages. We also work with the owners and managers of existing properties who recognize the importance of structural maintenance and want to update their plan for insuring their investment. From footing to roof, the protection we offer can spell the difference between a structure that lasts a few decades and one that lasts several lifetimes.

Keep the water out

One of the most important decisions you make about a new structure is how to keep water from penetrating its surfaces. We’ll recommend a membrane to bridge the inevitable cracks and provide seamless waterproofing of slabs and foundations, masonry products that chemically bond with substrates to form a water repellent surface, a roofing system that keeps tenants dry and lowers energy costs, and elastomeric caulks that will keep seams dry and pliable for years, even decades.

Match the floor to the job

Floors need protection too. Once deterioration begins, intervention or restoration is expensive and can interrupt business. Do you need a floor that can withstand the constant traffic of heavy equipment? A containment area that will resist the corrosion of chemical contaminants? The ideal surface for housing expensive computer equipment? Richmond Primoid will help you design a flooring system equal to the task. > TOP



(Above left) On this high-rise project, exterior excavation was impossible so we installed a protective membrane before the foundation was poured. (Right) We are licensed applicators of Neogard Flooring products—manufactured by the company that pioneered the field of construction coatings.

INTERVENTION

We live in an age of advanced engineering. Many modern buildings are constructed with veneers that only simulate the substantial structures of the past. Though these advancements have produced a far more practical model, modern buildings rely on a somewhat volatile combination of flashings and weep systems to keep the moisture out.

Fix problems promptly

Unprotected surfaces and surfaces where the protection is worn or failed, begin to show signs of deterioration. Acting promptly often means the difference between a short visit and a long stay. Richmond Primoid finds and fixes the causes then repairs cracks, resurfaces floors, and secures exterior veneer and metal roofs with waterproofing caulks, sealants and coatings.

Find the hidden problems

Sometimes the deterioration of a structure is less obvious. Richmond Primoid has the equipment and experience to find the problems you can’t see. We erect staging to detect subtle structural movement and probe to find subterranean activity. We inject voids with injection epoxies or repair mortars to keep water out. And we chemically seal internal structures and apply moisture resistant coatings.

(Above left) Sealing joints in existing structures arrests deterioration, locks moisture out and extends the life of a floor. (Right) Richmond Primoid applies sealants and coatings that improve the looks of and extend the life of all types of existing structures.

RESTORATION

Sometimes you inherit a problem or a structure simply fails--the damage is done. Though Richmond Primoid is well known for prevention and intervention, we are perhaps best known for our ability to stabilize and restore basic structures.

Find the cause, apply the fix

The bigger it is, the harder it falls--massive concrete beams, columns, and decks are far more vulnerable to deterioration than we like to think. Settlement, thermal movement, and shrinkage open cracks that allow moisture to begin its destructive work. Our experts will analyze the problem and create a plan to pinpoint the cause, fix the problem, and restore the structure. We stabilize failed concrete, remove debris, and do the all-important site preparation. Then we restore the structure with a composite material tougher than the original.

Use a recognized expert

Richmond Primoid is recognized by historic and preservation groups throughout Virginia for our masonry expertise. As a primary contractor in the restoration of the historic Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, we stabilized and re-pointed a 500 foot brick wall, restored openings to receive new windows, repaired arches to counteract settlement, and prepared the stone foundation for the installation of an elevator.

	Exterior Wall Replacement: Innkeeper
	Floor Refinishing: Food Processor
	Masonry Joint Repair: Healthcare Provider
	Parking Deck Renovation: University of Virginia
	Stadium Renovation: Virginia Tech

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