Training

Videos

The GemTone Time-lapse The GemTone Time-lapse
A beautiful polished GemTone floor, from start to finish. This video shows the complete process from the initial grind to final burnish.
2/13/2012
The ColorHard Time-lapse The ColorHard Time-lapse
The complete process of creating a beautiful ColorHard floor, from the initial grind to final burnish.
2/10/2012
Maintaining Polished Concrete Floors Maintaining Polished Concrete Floors
Polished concrete floors are LOW maintenance, they are not NO maintenance. Prosoco takes you through proper maintenance to keep your polished concrete floors looking great for years to come.
4/29/2011
Installing the Fast Flash System Installing the Fast Flash System
Follow these simple steps to install the Fast Flash System and ensure that your walls won't leak.
4/23/2012
Decorating Exterior Concrete with ColorHard Decorating Exterior Concrete with ColorHard
Takes you through the process of decorating exterior concrete. Including color and densifying in one step with Consolideck ColorHard.
7/23/2010
The Consolideck GemTone Process The Consolideck GemTone Process
The simple process of decorating finished concrete floors with Consolideck GemTone Stain.
5/1/2010
The Consolideck ColorHard Process The Consolideck ColorHard Process
The simple process of decorating concrete floors with Consolideck ColorHard.
5/1/2010
LEED Basics LEED Basics
A basic overview of the U.S. Green Building Council LEED green building rating system.
11/3/2009
Air Barrier Basics Air Barrier Basics
The basics on why air barriers are important in wall assemblies today, and why PROSOCO's R-GUARD can improve your building's performance.
7/2/2009
QuikBrik Final Cleandown QuikBrik Final Cleandown
Like all buildings, QuikBrik building need a final cleandown to get rid of common jobsite soiling and excess mortar. This video will show you the simple steps to final cleandown of QuikBrik buildings.
2/7/2007

Literature

Air Barriers for Masonry Cavity Wall Construction
Informative trifold is designed for use with AIA Continuing Education System presentation PRO007 - Role of Air & Water Resistive Barriers in the Building Envelope. Works as a "stand-alone" information resource, as well.
7/1/2011
PROSOSO's AIA Continuing Education System presentations
Summaries and descriptions of eight of PROSOCO's AIA Continuing Education System presentations dealing with little-known but crucially important aspects of construction.
5/1/2011
PROSOCO's AIA programs
Descriptions, learning objectives and contact information for PROSOCO's AIA Continuing Education System-approved presentations.
3/22/2011
R-GUARD On-Site Academy brochure
Trifold brochure promoting On-Site training of R-Guard products.
9/2/2009
AIA Program Brochure- Air Barriers for Masonry Construction
Tri-fold brochure to be used as a AIA Continuing Education supplement or desktop reference.
9/2/2009
AIA Program Brochure- Finished Concrete Flooring
This AIA Continuing Education Presentation supplement & desktop reference trifold promotes PROSOCO's Finished Concrete Flooring presentation.
7/23/2008

Other Resources

The Contractor's Wish List for waterproofing through-wall penetrations
The story of how the R-GUARD FastFlash products went from a wish list of properties to the industry's leading waterproofing products.
8/7/2012
Rinse Water Control and Handling
Your crews are on-site and ready to clean a concrete or masonry building. And then the owner, architect or general contractor asks “What about the rinse water? What’s in it and how are you going to handle it?” This informative white paper will help prepare you to have the answers ready.
5/25/2011
LEED Rating System & PROSOCO’s Cleaners, Sealers and Coatings
Applying LEED to PROSOCO’s Exterior and Interior Use Products
4/7/2010
Know your VOC's
Understanding Architectural Coating VOC Marketing Claims by Dwayne Fuhlhage, CHMM; Regulatory Affairs Director
4/7/2010
HCT Brief on acid rain and budget cuts
Advances in scientific research have spawned new protective technologies that have given preservationists powerful new weapons in protecting historic buildings from acid rain.
7/31/2003
Abrasive or Chemical Masonry Cleaning Techniques: Which Should You Specify?
The key to successful cleaning is recognizing the advantages and limitations of each technique and designing your program around them.
4/7/2003
Protecting & Strengthening carbonate Stone with Conservare HCT
This technical bulletin describes Conservare HCT , a treatment for protecting and strengthening limestone, marble and other carbonate substrates. The bulletin includes results of laboratory testing to evaluate the performance of carbonate stones treated with HCT.
3/26/2003
Tech Bulletin 200-SW- Controlled Handling of Cleaning Wastewater
This technical bulletin discusses simple techniques for complying with rules and regulations governing cleaning wastewater and handling, treating and discharging cleaning wastewater.
1/22/2002

Presentations

PRO016- Prolonging the Performance of Finished Concrete Floors
An overview of the current state-of-the-art of Finished Concrete Flooring, beyond installation to maintenance guidance of sustainable concrete flooring as a growing trend in the industry. The program also covers importance of proper maintenance and response to spills that makes concrete a sustainable choice and a low cost maintenance solution compared to vinyl composition tile (vct), natural stone and epoxy flooring options.
6/7/2012
PRO014 - Managing Condensation Water Intrusion and Energy Efficiency in the Real World
Window opening air and water leakage has been a difficult problem for the construction industry. This course evaluates building failures, conventional construction approaches, and new developments in waterproofing techniques to show a path forward for designers seeking higher-performing wall assemblies.
10/5/2011
PRO004 - Protective Treatments for Masonry & Concrete
An overview of the effects of water on masonry architecture. Types of masonry water repellents are compared and contrasted. Application methods are discussed. The program ends with a look at treatments for protecting masonry against non-water threats such as oil and graffiti.
1/5/2010
PRO012 - Finished Concrete Flooring
An overview of the current state-of-the-art of finished concrete flooring, from installation to maintenance. Reviews the chemistry, products and procedures involved. Covers the full spectrum of finished concrete floors, including industrial, institutional, and highly aesthetic.
12/1/2009
PRO013 - Masonry Walls and Concrete Floors in Sustainable Design
An in-depth examination of the roles masonry walls and concrete floors play in building that improve occupant well-being; environmental performance and economic returns.
12/1/2009
PRO011 - Troubleshooting Masonry Construction
An overview of procedures for identifying and preventing problems, and maintaining and restoring the appearance and functionality of masonry and the masonry-veneer building envelope.
10/1/2007
PRO009 - New Rules for New Construction Cleandown
An overview of how masonry exteriors have changed since 1949, and the challenges and procedures involved in cleaning them correctly.
5/22/2007
PRO007 - Role of Air & Water Resistive Barriers in the Building Envelope
An introduction to air and water-resistive barriers and how they work. They role of air leakage in causing mold in walls and high energy costs is explained. The program includes discussion of the different products on the market. It also explains why contemporary building envelopes need these products now more than ever before.
4/4/2007
PRO001 - Masonry Cleaning: Stain Identification & Removal
A survey of types and causes of staining common to new masonry construction, with recommendations and guidelines for cleaning and product selection.
11/30/2005
PRO006 - Restoration Cleaning: Turning Back the Hands of Time
A comprehensive look at the tools and techniques of cleaning historic architecture. “Restoration Cleaning” categorizes types of contaminants. It compares and contrasts abrasive, water and chemical cleaning. The program concludes with 10 “must know” tips for successful restoration cleaning.
11/30/2005
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