Cracks and Material Loss
Spalling or Delamination
These problems involve layers of concrete flicking away from the rest or detaching from the surface entirely. Instead of missing chunks, it comes off in thinner sheets. Concrete parking garages may experience these issues over time due to water damage or the expansion of interior steel reinforcements like rebar. If left alone and not repaired promptly, severe structural problems may occur. The weakened spaces introduce more water and wear off more quickly.
A related issue involves the appearance of white efflorescence or mineral stains on the concrete itself. These can occur on both horizontal and vertical structures within the parking garage. They indicate that water has infiltrated the structure itself and is making the concrete deteriorate.
Pooling Water
Joint Separation
By the time you can visually identify exposed rebar or other steel reinforcements, your parking garage has transcended the need for maintenance and requires serious repair. All the above common structural problems can lead to this eventually. However, if you want to keep maintenance and repair costs down and to ensure safety for every person who parks in the garage, address cracks, water issues, joint separation, mineralization, and spalling as soon as possible. Regularly scheduled servicing goes a long way to eliminate serious problems before they occur.
Contact TG Basile to schedule a service or review of your Parking Garage. With over 50 years of experience, we’ll inspect, properly repair, and maintain your concrete parking garage to the highest of standards.
