The Difference Between Parking Garage Resurfacing and Restoration
Although resurfacing frequently gets associated with parking lots more than garages, there is still a hard concrete platform to take care of and keep in tip top shape for both. Resurfacing is primarily an aesthetic project that keeps things looking good for as long as possible. Also, it can take care of smaller cracks, chips, and surface loss to help maintain the structural integrity of the slab for longer. Parking garage resurfacing should be done on a regular basis throughout the lifespan of the entire structure itself.
Parking Garage Restoration on the other hand is a more in-depth project that usually takes place when there are considerable issues that cannot be fixed easily. It handles potential structural issues that are not serious enough to warrant an entire tear down and rebuild as well as cosmetic ones like cracks and material loss. Some of the services that may be necessary for your restoration include the repair and replacement of concrete surfaces, structural rebuilding, replacement of expansion joints, coating and waterproofing the concrete and other materials, injection of grout and other materials, and aesthetic repairs and upgrades.
What Are the Signs Your Parking Garage Needs Restoration?
If you want your parking garage to last as long as possible, frequent maintenance, resurfacing, and minor repairs must take place as soon as possible after a problem shows up. This is a great reason to get at least a yearly inspection done usually after the winter months when harsh weather can affect the concrete and other materials more easily. If you see any of these signs on your own walk-through, call in professional concrete expert team for a more thorough investigation.
Leaking Water
Since parking garages are essentially exterior structures, you will see water running down the walls and on the pathways after rainstorms and snow melt.
However, if there are places where this seems to happen excessively or on the inside portions of the garage, you may have a problem. This has gone too far if you see exposed rebar, rusted metal or rust stains, or white efflorescence on the concrete itself.
Ponds and Puddles
Cracks, Spalling, and Delamination
Any Exposed Rebar
When you call in your local concrete restoration team like TG Basile for a thorough inspection and price quote for the necessary project, you will get a more accurate indication of the specific problems on your property. Not only will the experts look at the above problems but also align their recommendations with local permitting issues and best safety rules to keep your risk levels and insurance payments low. Regular parking garage restoration and inspections are essential parts of owning this type of public access property.
When Is It Not Possible to Restore a Parking Garage?
Although cracks and similar issues will not make the best impression for people using the parking garage, cosmetic problems are ultimately fixable. Once things go too far and safety becomes questionable, it may not be possible to restore the parking garage anymore. This is a question that needs a professional answer. Call in our expert contractor team to give a thorough inspection of your property to determine the best path forward.
Restoration of parking garages includes a variety of tasks that can fix anything from water leaks or ponding to cracked concrete to stained surfaces and more. When you need to go beyond a simple resurfacing, you cannot make any decisions without experts on hand. Contact TG Basile today to learn more about Parking Garage Restoration.
