1. Is high rise window cleaning expensive?

No.  Due to the advent of rope descent systems (RDS) the equipment is very easy to set-up and transportable.  One person in a swing  can do more work quicker than two in the traditional suspended platform.  The safety record of RDS is also much better than platforms. 

2. What is glass restoration?

This removes hard water and mineral stains  from glass that regular window cleaning cannot clean.  Different chemicals, usually acids, are applied and rinsed from the glass with water.  Plants and vegetation below are rinsed or covered.  In some cases , the building’s concrete or masonry must be sealed to prevent further erosion and staining.  Care must be taken not to burn the glass.   In certain cases , buffing the glass with ceramic oxide can removed  Stage 3 etching of the glass that acids won’t.   Cost is much higher than window cleaning but can be more cost effective than replacement.

3. What can be done about buildings that need waterproofing?

The seals around the glass dry rot and shrink requiring replacement or wet glazing.  Expansion and control joints eventually come loose.  Old caulk needs to be cut out, backer rods replaced and new caulk tooled in.  The mortar between brick, block or stone after a period of time can allow water to get in.  In tuck pointing the old mortar around brick erodes  allowing water inside.  The old mortar can be scraped out and new mortar troweled into the opening.  Many buildings need pressure cleaning and a liquid sealant or coating applied to prevent minerals from leaching and staining the glass.

4. What ancillary services does Sunlight provide?

We inspect your building from the outside and inform you of any problems that exist or may occur in the future.  We offer pressure cleaning of concrete and masonry.  We install bird control systems.  We will paint  your building with an elastomeric or waterproof coating after pressure cleaning that will preserve its appearance and restore its beauty.  Virtually any exterior building  service can be performed by Sunlight Building Services.  We also will clean the window on the inside of the building.

5. What can pressure washing do for my building?

We can clean the entire building envelope with cold or hot water or chemicals.  Dirt, mildew, rust and algae are removed restoring the original color and appearance of the building.

6. What is the procedure for contracting with Sunlight Building Services?

Call us for a free inspection of your building or contact us via the “Contact” page on the website. We will give  you a written proposal for the services and a certificate of insurance.  Upon acceptance we will schedule the work.  We wil begin the work usually within two weeks and complete it in as few days as possible.  We can work on the weekends if necessary.