COMMERCIAL
WATERPROOFING
IN VAN ALSTYNE, TX.
Van Alstyne is one of the fastest-growing small cities in North Texas — 377 residential building permits issued in a single seven-month stretch of 2024, with 2,200 new homes underway at Highpoint Village and city planners projecting 30,000 residents by 2030. That growth wave is landing on a US-75 commercial corridor and a historic downtown where buildings have never seen a comprehensive envelope restoration. The window to get ahead of deferred waterproofing is closing fast.
What Commercial Waterproofing Includes
Comprehensive moisture protection for commercial facilities — from elastomeric coatings to full membrane systems.
Elastomeric Coating Systems
Spray-applied or roll-applied flexible coatings that bridge hairline cracks and expand with temperature changes. Essential for Van Alstyne's US-75 Business Route commercial strip where 1990s-era masonry buildings have accumulated decades of Grayson County clay movement without a comprehensive envelope treatment.
We apply coatings rated for multi-story substrates — concrete, CMU, brick, and stucco — with proper surface profiling to ensure adhesion that lasts 10-15 years. As Van Alstyne's commercial base grows to serve a projected 30,000-resident city, maintaining presentable storefronts becomes a direct revenue issue.
Membrane Waterproofing
Self-adhering and torch-applied sheet membranes for below-grade walls, plaza decks, and parking structures. These create a continuous moisture barrier where elastomeric coatings alone can't handle hydrostatic pressure.
Van Alstyne's rapid residential build-out at Highpoint Village and surrounding areas is disturbing soil drainage across much of the city's western and southern edges. Altered drainage patterns increase hydrostatic load on existing commercial building foundations — membrane systems provide the only reliable long-term protection.
Sealant & Joint Replacement
Expansion joints, control joints, and perimeter sealants are the first line of defense — and the first to fail. We remove deteriorated caulking, prepare substrates, and install commercial-grade silicone, polyurethane, or polysulfide sealants matched to your building's movement characteristics.
On Van Alstyne commercial buildings, we use our 56' and 72' boom trucks for efficient access, keeping the US-75 Business Route frontage clear and minimizing disruption to active businesses during the work window.
Penetrating Masonry Sealers
Van Alstyne's historic downtown at SH-5 and US-75 contains 19th-century commercial masonry that predates the city's current growth wave. As property values rise with DFW metro spillover, owners of these structures face both opportunity and the responsibility to preserve them correctly. Penetrating sealers absorb into the substrate without changing appearance, repelling water while allowing brick and mortar to breathe.
Applying modern film-forming coatings to historic masonry traps moisture and accelerates deterioration. We evaluate original substrate condition and mortar composition before recommending any treatment for Van Alstyne's heritage commercial buildings.
Industries We Serve in Van Alstyne
Growth Creates Waterproofing Urgency in Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne straddles the Grayson-Collin County line on US-75, placing it 15 miles south of the $35+ billion Texas Instruments and GlobiTech semiconductor campus in Sherman. Workforce commuters, suppliers, and service businesses are choosing Van Alstyne for its highway access, creating both demand for new commercial space and pressure on existing properties to compete.
At the same time, the pace of residential growth — Centurion American's 2,200-home Highpoint Village project, the new Van Alstyne ISD high school opened in 2024, and the 67-acre industrial park the EDC is developing along FM 3133 — is reordering the city's commercial geography faster than most property owners have planned for. Buildings that looked adequate for a small agricultural town are being evaluated against a much higher standard.
We serve Van Alstyne as part of our Grayson County core service area, operating from our Whitesboro headquarters just 22 miles to the northwest. Our team has direct experience with the clay soil conditions, severe weather exposure, and mixed building stock — from 19th-century downtown masonry to 1990s tilt-wall commercial — that defines this part of North Texas.
Single-family permits issued through July 2024 — nearly 4x the prior full year. Commercial growth follows residential density.
City planners project population exceeding 30,000 by 2030 — up from ~5,952 today. Commercial building standards must scale with the community.
Van Alstyne's US-75 position puts it in the direct commute corridor for the TI and GlobiTech facilities driving Grayson County's economy
Why Choose Griffin Restoration
Commercial exterior restoration since 2000
Licensed in TX, OK, AR, and LA
56' and 72' — self-performing capability
Full coverage for commercial projects
Commercial Waterproofing FAQ
What is commercial waterproofing and why does my building need it?
Commercial waterproofing protects your building envelope from moisture infiltration that causes structural deterioration, mold growth, and tenant complaints. In Van Alstyne, where the city issued 377 single-family building permits through July 2024 alone — nearly 4x the prior year's total — the population growth driving that residential boom is also pushing commercial development along the US-75 corridor. New commercial buildings need waterproofing done right from the outset; aging downtown structures need it restored before rising property values are reflected in lease rates.
What are the signs that a commercial building needs waterproofing?
Look for water stains on interior walls or ceilings, efflorescence (white mineral deposits) on exterior masonry, bubbling or peeling paint on exterior surfaces, visible cracks in mortar joints, and musty odors in lower levels. Van Alstyne's position on the Grayson-Collin County line means expansive clay soils that shrink and swell with seasonal moisture, opening mortar joints and caulk seams. The rapid construction activity from nearby development also disturbs soil drainage patterns, accelerating these movements in adjacent existing structures.
How is commercial waterproofing different from residential?
Commercial waterproofing addresses larger surface areas, multiple substrate types (concrete, masonry, curtain wall, metal panel), and stricter code requirements. Commercial buildings also require phased application to keep tenants operational. We use industrial-grade elastomeric coatings and membrane systems rated for multi-story structures — not the consumer-grade sealers used on residential foundations. For Van Alstyne's historic downtown masonry, we apply penetrating systems specifically matched to 19th-century brick that can't tolerate modern film-forming coatings.
What types of waterproofing systems are used on commercial buildings?
The three primary systems are elastomeric coatings (spray- or roll-applied flexible membranes), sheet membrane systems (self-adhering or torch-applied), and penetrating sealers for masonry substrates. For Van Alstyne's commercial portfolio, we match the system to the building: penetrating sealers for the historic SH-5 downtown block; elastomeric coatings for the US-75 corridor strip buildings from the 1990s and 2000s; and full membrane systems for any below-grade or parking structure work connected to new commercial development.
How often should commercial waterproofing be inspected?
We recommend annual visual inspections and a professional assessment every 3-5 years. After significant weather events — Grayson and Collin County average 2-3 severe hail events per year — inspect immediately. For Van Alstyne businesses positioned to capture workforce traffic from the Sherman semiconductor corridor, maintaining a well-kept building exterior is a direct competitive advantage.
Related Services
Commercial waterproofing often works alongside these complementary services.
Caulking & Sealant Replacement
Failed sealant joints are the #1 cause of water infiltration in commercial buildings. Often combined with waterproofing for complete envelope protection.
Learn more about our sealant services →Exterior Building Repair
Waterproofing after concrete or masonry repair ensures the restored substrate stays protected. We coordinate both services to avoid redundant mobilization.
See our exterior repair capabilities →Parking Garage Repair
Traffic-bearing waterproofing membranes are essential for parking structures. Our team handles structural repair and waterproofing as a single scope of work.
Explore parking garage services →Protect Your Van Alstyne Property
Whether you own a historic downtown storefront on SH-5, a US-75 commercial building, or a newly constructed facility serving Van Alstyne's growing population — we'll assess your waterproofing needs and provide a detailed scope of work.