Long term protection of a reinforced concrete building façade, parking deck and parking garage is difficult to achieve in most cases of deterioration by patch repair alone. Patch repair will at best provide a “band-aid” with future repairs being required in adjacent areas and at a higher future cost. It is for that reason that
In building construction, an expansion joint is a mid-structure separation designed to relieve stress on building materials caused by building movement induced by: thermal expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes swaying caused by wind seismic events static load deflection live load deflection The joint marks a gap through all building assemblies because the joint
7 Ways to Identify a Water Leak Before it Becomes Catastrophic All buildings are built with waterproofing measures installed. These measures can last for years, but at some point, waterproofing systems begin to wear out, allowing water to leak into both obvious and inconspicuous spaces. Watching for the beginning signs of an invisible
Winter Weather Takes a Toll on Parking Decks! Restore Vehicular Structures for Safety and Longevity.Parking structures are often part of daily life when living in a metropolitan area and are utilized by all sizes of vehicles and pedestrians, but weather, water, traffic, and age can wear on these structures – reducing their safety. Evaluating your
Concrete Restoration 101 Corrosion Leads to Concrete Damage Concrete structures begin to show damage and wear as the reinforcing steel corrodes over time. As the steel corrodes, the concrete can deteriorate to the point where the damage is visible to the naked eye. Once the concrete shows this kind of wear, it is best
