After 25 years as a bank executive, Curt Keyser was afforded the opportunity to enter a new industry cleaning and sealing outdoor wood, concrete and masonry. He took it. That was 6 years ago. A year ago, he decided to start his own company and Forever Sealed was born. Curt points out, “My brother and my son both work with me. We’re proud to say we are locally and veteran owned as well as family operated.”
Born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, Curt grew up as an Army brat and spent the majority of his life in Panama City Beach, Florida. He earned a Bachelor’s degree and MBA from Florida State University, and also earned a Master’s degree in Banking from Louisiana State University. Curt served 4 years in the Army in the 10th Mountain Light Infantry.
Curt explains the process that Forever Sealed uses, “We clean and seal outdoor wood, concrete and masonry using a liquid silicone sealant that actually penetrates wood by up to 6 inches, concrete by up to 3 inches and masonry or pavers by up to 1 ½ inches. Once the sealant penetrates the porous product, it chemically reacts with the natural acid inside each product to transform the liquid silicone into a hardened block.” He continues, “That serves several purposes. First, it makes each product mold and mildew resistant. You literally do not have to pressure wash again as liquids are not able to penetrate the products. Second, in the case of wood, the liquid silicone will encase the natural fungus in wood that causes wood to rot. Encasing the fungus in a silicone block means moisture cannot reach the fungus, which means the wood will literally last forever. Third, the cured silicone will strengthen wood, concrete and masonry by over 20%. “
“When it comes to pavers, we use a polymer sand that will congeal and essentially turn into a grout or mortar. That means moisture cannot penetrate between the pavers making it mold and mildew resistant. That also means vegetation cannot grow between the pavers. You know pavers have been properly sealed when water beads up on them. Keep in mind that the rainy season does not prevent us from cleaning and sealing concrete or wood,” Curt explains.
Forever Sealed guarantees their work. Concrete and wood come with a fully backed 25 year guarantee and pavers and masonry come with a fully backed 10 year guarantee. Forever Sealed is fully insured and licensed.
When Curt isn’t working, he spends time with his family and is an avid Florida State sports fan.
For more information and a free estimate, contact them at (813) 994-7926 or by email at contact@foreversealedfl.com. You can view samples of their work at www.foreversealedfl.com.
