HOW URETHANE TECHNOLOGY CAN SOLVE PARKING GARAGE SURFACE PROBLEMS
Parking Garage Coatings that Perform and Last
Urethane traffic coatings present a number of benefits that can improve the longevity, appearance and overall performance of your parking garage.
Parking Deck Coatings with Long-Lasting Durability
Because urethane deck coatings are resinous, they are naturally flexible and resilient, allowing them to withstand high weight and impact. Urethane decking systems are abrasion and wear resistant, which will help you save time and money on costly repairs and replacements inevitably required by less durable products like sealers and paint. Shutdown periods and unavailable space in high-traffic garages can have a major effect on your business.
How Temperature Changes Damage Parking Decks and How to Solve It
Cars radiate heat, even after they’re turned off. The heat radiating from a running or recently running engine can be extremely taxing to the concrete surface of a parking garage. This heat is absorbed by the surface, expanding the aggregate and causing distress within the concrete. This typically affects underground parking garages because they house trapped heat due to inadequate ventilation. Installing a urethane decking system that protects against temperature cycling prevents damage and cracking, ensuring a safer surface. This is especially so in areas such as exterior ramps and decks where the surface is also exposed to the sun as well as hot and cold weather.
Protecting Your Parking Deck from Stains and Chemicals
Surfaces of parking garages are often exposed to oils and grease from cars which can cause permanent discoloration and rapid degradation of the concrete. Because of the corrosive elements found in these oils, it is important to find a long-term solution that is both stain and chemical resistant. Appearance matters to visitors, so maintaining the aesthetics of your parking garage is key.
How to Waterproof Your Commercial Parking Garage
It is inevitable for parking garages to come into contact with water, both inside and out, from rain or snow. In most cases, this moisture has dissolved chlorides that once absorbed into the concrete surface can wreak havoc on embedded reinforcing steel. By installing a urethane-based waterproof membrane, water is unable to penetrate the surface and absorb into the concrete, protecting your garage from costly structural deterioration. A waterproof surface provides a safer environment for visitors and employees by maintaining the integrity of your structure.
Stonhard Traffic Coating Solutions
Stonhard works with you directly from product selection through installation. Stonhard’s Stondeck traffic coating solutions use urethane technology that is specially formulated for vehicular traffic in demanding environments like parking and pedestrian structures. Stondeck can be customized for increased durability, rigidity, moisture resistance, slip resistance and UV stability. Stondeck, a superior alternative to sealers and paint, comes in eight standard colors. Use our interactive parking structures color application on our website to see a range of options. For more information or to set up a site visit, Contact a local Territory Manager or Architectural/Engineering representative here.