Graciano Corporation maintains an office in Sarasota, FL, serving clients throughout the state of Florida with the same expert masonry and concrete restoration capabilities that have defined the company since 1916. Whether the project is a historic commercial building, a condominium facade, an institutional campus, or a residential property, Graciano's Florida team brings over a century of craft and technical knowledge to every assignment.
Masonry Restoration Services in Florida
What We Provide
- Brick and block masonry restoration and repointing
- Stone restoration and replacement
- Stucco repair and restoration
- Concrete restoration and structural repair
- Waterproofing and facade sealing
- Caulking and joint sealing
- Terra cotta repair and restoration
- Historic masonry preservation
- Balcony and terrace restoration
- Parking deck coatings and repair
Florida's Masonry Restoration Environment
Florida's climate presents masonry and concrete with challenges distinct from the northeastern markets where Graciano has long operated. High humidity, salt air along the coast, intense UV exposure, and seasonal storm activity accelerate deterioration of exterior masonry and concrete surfaces. Graciano's Florida team selects materials and application methods appropriate for the state's climate, including products with proven performance in high-moisture and marine environments.
Stucco and Exterior Coating Restoration
Stucco is one of the most common exterior cladding materials in Florida construction, and it is also one of the most maintenance-intensive. Cracks, delamination, water intrusion, and surface erosion are common problems across both historic and modern stucco systems. Graciano performs full-depth stucco repairs, base coat and finish coat restoration, and waterproof coating application to restore stucco facades to weathertight condition.
Concrete and Balcony Restoration
Florida's condominium and resort inventory includes a large volume of concrete construction from the post-war building boom through the present day. Chloride-driven reinforcement corrosion, spalling, and delamination are endemic in coastal concrete structures. Graciano's concrete restoration services address corrosion-damaged slabs and columns, balcony and terrace structures, parking decks, and building facades with methods appropriate for the severity of the deterioration and the building's exposure conditions.
Historic Masonry in Florida
Florida's historic building stock includes masonry structures of particular character and significance, including early 20th-century commercial buildings in cities such as Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Augustine. Graciano's historic preservation experience -- developed on projects such as Belvedere Castle in Central Park and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania -- translates directly to the careful, standards-compliant restoration of Florida's historic masonry resources.
Service Area
From the Sarasota office, Graciano serves clients throughout southwestern and central Florida, including Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. The company also bids projects statewide and nationally, with the support of our Pittsburgh PA and New York NY operations and a workforce experienced in working across multiple jurisdictions.