Garage / Parking Deck Waterproofing

Parking garages are an essential part of urban infrastructure, providing much-needed vehicle storage in busy city centers. These structures, made from a variety of materials including precast concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, and even engineered lumber, require careful maintenance to ensure their longevity. One crucial aspect of this maintenance involves effective water management and the implementation of waterproofing systems. These systems protect the concrete from moisture-induced damage, which is the primary cause of concrete deterioration and steel rusting.

Understanding Garage and Parking Deck Waterproofing

Waterproofing the garage and parking decks is a critical factor to ensuring the longevity of your parking structures. This process involves the application of specially formulated membrane systems designed to protect the exposed concrete from weather elements. These systems, often referred to as traffic-bearing membranes, are built to resist the constant wear and tear inflicted by vehicles. They are crafted from durable materials that maintain their flexibility, enabling them to effectively cover joints and cracks without breaking down.

Significance of Parking Deck Waterproofing

Waterproofing your parking deck isn't just an extra step; it's a necessary measure to extend the lifespan of your structure. Parking decks are constantly subjected to the harsh elements, making them susceptible to damage from moisture, temperature fluctuations, and various other contaminants. By applying high-performance liquid membrane solutions, you can shield your parking deck from the inevitable wear and tear that often detracts from the aesthetic appeal of the building. More than just preserving its looks, deck waterproofing enhances the safety of your parking area, prolongs the structure's life, and helps you keep repair costs to a minimum.

The Best For Parking Deck and Garage Waterproofing

At Advanced Roofing Technologies, we offer solutions that bond seamlessly with previous coatings, thereby extending their lifespan and initiating a new warranty period. This process significantly brings down the costs associated with resurfacing the deck every seven years. Our robust waterproof membrane is the go-to solution for all elevated concrete structures and parking lots.

Our mission at Advanced Roofing Technologies is to ensure that every project we undertake disrupts your property as minimally as possible. We recognize that your property is a key source of income for you, and we're committed to making the necessary enhancements that contribute positively to your bottom line. With our track record of quality work, we're equipped to cater to diverse needs in varied climates and environments across the country.

Benefits of Choosing The Right Parking Garage Waterproofing Material

The choice of waterproofing system can greatly impact the durability of parking decks. A popular choice in parking garages is a protected waterproofing membrane. Though its installation can be challenging due to limited accessibility, once applied, it shields the deck from vehicle traffic, extending its service life

Advanced Waterproofing Solution For Parking Decks and Garages

One product that proves advantageous for this purpose is Lotus High Performance Liquid Membrane by Advanced Roofing Technologies. The installation quality of such a waterproofing membrane is as crucial as the system design.

How To Apply Parking Deck and Garage Waterproofing Membrane?

Waterproofing systems can be applied using cold, hot, or sheet applications, but premanufactured rubberized-asphalt membranes, rolled out across the deck, are most commonly used. These membranes create a continuous plane over the deck, ensuring water-tightness even around difficult areas such as penetrations.

A typical parking deck assembly consists of a waterproofing membrane adhered to a structural slab, a drainage grid, and a wearing course. This setup allows most of the water to drain over the wearing surface, while any water that seeps onto the waterproofing membrane drains towards the outlets via the drainage grid.

Proper maintenance and repair programs are essential for the long-term integrity of the structure. A comprehensive review of the parking deck's condition should be conducted every five years or if there are signs of structural issues.