Graciano Corporation provides professional caulking and joint sealing services throughout New York City. In a high-rise and mixed-use market where exterior envelope failures translate directly into tenant complaints, interior damage, and liability exposure, properly installed and maintained sealant systems are essential maintenance -- not optional. Our crews are experienced with the full range of sealant joint conditions encountered in NYC's commercial, residential, and institutional building stock, from curtain wall transitions on Midtown towers to window perimeter joints on pre-war apartment buildings in the outer boroughs.
Caulking in the Context of Local Law 11 / FISP
New York City's Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), commonly known as Local Law 11, requires periodic professional inspection of all buildings taller than six stories. Failed sealant joints at window perimeters, building expansion joints, and masonry-to-metal transitions are among the most frequently cited unsafe conditions in FISP reports. When an inspection results in an UNSAFE designation, the building owner must install protective measures immediately and complete remedial repairs within the required timeframe. Graciano's team is experienced in executing the caulking and joint sealing work that addresses FISP findings and restores buildings to compliance.
Common Caulking Applications in NYC Buildings
- Window and curtain wall perimeter joints
- Masonry-to-metal transitions at lintels, sills, and frames
- Expansion and control joints in concrete and masonry facades
- Penetrations for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Parapet cap and coping joints
- Brick-to-precast or brick-to-GFRC transitions
- Door perimeter and threshold joints
- Stone panel joints and setting bed perimeters
High-Rise and Condominium Applications
In New York City's condominium and cooperative buildings, failed sealant joints are a recurring source of water intrusion that affects unit interiors, common areas, and structural elements alike. High-rise buildings are exposed to wind pressures and thermal movement that exceed what sealant systems in lower-rise construction must accommodate. Graciano selects sealant materials and joint configurations appropriate to the exposure conditions of each building, ensuring that replacements perform through New York's full range of temperature cycles and weather events.
Our Caulking Approach
What Sets Our Work Apart
- Removal of old, failed sealant to clean substrate before new installation
- Substrate preparation and priming as required by manufacturer specifications
- Proper backer rod sizing and placement for correct joint geometry
- Sealant selection matched to substrate compatibility and movement requirements
- Tooling for proper adhesion and surface profile
- Coordination with building management and FISP compliance schedules
- Safe access solutions for high-rise facade and window work
Why Choose Graciano for New York Caulking
- Over 100 years of hands-on masonry and building envelope experience
- Deep familiarity with NYC's Local Law 11 requirements and inspection cycles
- Experienced with high-rise and mid-rise caulking access requirements
- WBENC-certified Woman Business Enterprise
- Full-service restoration capability -- caulking through complete facade restoration
- Offices in Pittsburgh PA, New York NY, and Florida