UGL has been making quality paint specialty and home maintenance products. The key to our success is customer satisfaction. The following Case Histories are true applications of our products by real consumers.

DRYLOKŪ Masonry Waterproofer

For more than 30 years, DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer has earned the respect of millions of American homeowners for its ability to protect basement walls against water damage.

But homeowners know that DRYLOK does more than just seal basements walls. Pre-mixed and ready to apply, DRYLOK and Latex Base DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer are ideal for use on a variety of interior and exterior masonry surfaces, above and below grade, including swimming pools, garages, fountains, retaining walls and more.

Professional painting and contracting firms use DRYLOK for a variety of industrial and commercial applications such as concrete garages, warehouses and water treatment facilities.

Able to withstand hydrostatic pressure equivalent to a wall of water nine feet high, DRYLOK excels in all climates and weather conditions, even wind-driven rain.

Original formula DRYLOK and Latex Base DRYLOK come in four decorative colors - white, gray, blue and beige - and can be tinted to light pastel shades. DRYLOK may be brushed on or applied using spraying equipment specified in UGL's D-30 (Original formula) and D-88 (Latex Base) instruction sheets.

For renovation, restoration and new construction, DRYLOK waterproofs, protects and beautifies. Best of all, it's guaranteed for five years.

The following case histories highlight just a few examples from our long list of success stories, showing why DRYLOK has become the nation's premier masonry waterproofing coating.

DRYLOKŪ Key at Real Estate Development

The beautiful stucco homes at Hidden Canyon Estates had a problem with water seepage. Many of the homes were subject to water penetration during heavy rainstorms, especially when the storms were accompanied by high winds. Something had to be done to alleviate this condition.
Owners of the development contacted their local paint dealer for their suggestion. The clear choice was DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer. Over 10,000 gallons in three custom colors were applied to more than 80 homes at the development. Now, the homes withstand even the most severe rain and windstorms.

Seaworld Relies on DRYLOKŪ

Thousands of people everyday pass through an underwater passageway to view the Moray Eel Caverns at Sea World's Forbidden Reef Exhibit. Because this masonry tunnel is below the surface of the exhibit, it is subjected to extreme salt-water pressure from above, causing moisture seepage in the passage.

Sea World relied on DRYLOK to solve the problem at the recommendation of the Mission Valley Frazee Paint Store in San Diego, DRYLOK was applied to the walls and ceiling of the passageway. The result: No more water seepage and Sea World visitors continue to enjoy the wonders of the Forbidden Reef.

Lithuanian Presidential Palace

The Lithuanian Presidential Palace and Parliament Building, located in the heart of the old town of Vilnius is a beautiful old structure. Originally built in the mid 1700's, this spectacular building was a smaller arts center. Under Soviet control, the building was allowed to deteriorate and has been vacant since Lithuania regained its freedom in 1991. It was recently decided to use the historic building as the president's residence, and a major renovation was undertaken. RowanBest, UGL's Lithuanian based dealer, supplied the contractors with state of the art coatings, sealants and caulks to complete the job. DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer not only protects this historic treasure against the damaging Lithuanian weather, but also gives it the grand appearance it deserves.

DRYLOKŪ Improving Cold War Living

Pete's True Value of central Kansas informed UGL of an order for 195 gallons of DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer to coat an underground missile silo being converted into living space. Although the Cold War is over, hundreds of relics of the era - empty underground missile silos - have been abandoned.
Tim Schwartz, a private investor from Kansas purchased one of these silos to become their new home. The Schwartz family needed a coating that would beautify, as well as protect all the interior and exposed exterior walls. They choose DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer to coat the 2,400-square-foot, two-story command building, which has a 3-foot thick concrete roof and is covered by 8 feet of soil. The lower floor of the command building is approximately 35 feet below ground level. DRYLOK is really being put to the test and standing up to it.

Maryland Hard Crabs Shed Shells Thanks to DRYLOKŪ

Owners of Gills Seafood Co. constructed a concrete block building designed to house Maryland blue crabs while they shed their shells.
Because of the complicated shedding process, it is important to maintain an environment in the building's shedding tanks that remains as close as possible to the crab's natural environment. There cannot be any outside water penetrating the facility and any coating used on the inside of the structure must not contain a high alkaline content. An inside "reservoir" containing water that is pumped into the crab tanks also had to be kept free from external moisture and toxins.

After investigating several products, owner Ed Gills decided that DRYLOK fit the bill perfectly. He painted the outside and inside of the building with 80 gallons of white DRYLOK to help maintain the sensitive environment critical to the success of his business. Now, the crabs are shedding and business is booming.

Aquatic Displays Preserved With DRYLOKŪ

Abbott's Green Thumb Aquatic Nursery, Portland, Oregon cleans and decorates fountains, ponds, and other aquatic displays on some of the finest residential properties of the Portland area.

Abbott's owner, Margie Allen, spent many painstaking hours at a beautiful residential property in suburban Portland turning an old brick planter into an ornate, European-style fountain. She needed a quality waterproofing paint to help protect a hand-sculpted rose on the front of the fountain from continuous water exposure.

Since she had relied on DRYLOK for previous jobs, Margie knew the right product to choose.

I've used DRYLOK on a variety of projects," she said. "It does a great job preventing water seepage and helps make whatever I'm working on look attractive," Margie said.

Thanks to DRYLOK, the rose in the fountain will look garden fresh for a long time to come.

DRYLOKŪ Par for the Course at Golf Club

Two masonry cart path tunnels at the prestigious Pelican Hill Golf Club, Newport Coast, California needed protection from water seepage while maintaining the club's distinguished appearance.

The club maintenance personnel decided to use DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer. They purchased 200 gallons of DRYLOK in white and applied with much success. Now, thanks to DRYLOK, the tunnels stay dry and so do the golfers passing through.

DRYLOKŪ a Hit with Softball League

Officials of this girls' softball league were justifiably proud of their new clubhouse, which replaced an old trailer they had been using. Because the group spent so much time and effort raising money to construct the facility, everyone realized it had to last a long time, require little maintenance, and most importantly, protect the valuable equipment and other league property stored inside.

League officials applied 20 gallons of beige DRYLOK. Now, the new clubhouse not only looks great, but it is protected from moisture seepage for years to come. DRYLOK was really a hit with the Miss-E-League.

DRYLOKŪ Beautifies Georgia Winery

To better accommodate the growing number of tourists, a visitor's center was added to "Georgia's first premium winery," in 1987. Connected to the winery itself, the new addition needed a decorative and durable coating that could be tinted to match the beige color of the winery. Accurately producing the chateau's facade presented a problem. Styled after a traditional French chateau of the 16th century, the Elan's concrete block walls needed to look like limestone, a common building material in the 1500's. DRYLOK's thick, sandy texture closely resembled the limestone look that the chateau architects had been seeking (pictured above is the work in progress).

Tintable, decorative and durable, DRYLOK Masonry Waterproofer will protect the chateau from any future water seepage problems.