Parking garage maintenance is not to be taken lightly. Of the different type parking decks, some may require more maintenance, but all require a thorough monthly inspection. The biggest culprits for parking structure deterioration are chlorides used for melting ice and snow. Over time cracks and shrinkage will occur in your parking structure allowing contaminants access to the steel support within the concrete. This could cause major structural failure if left untreated. Eventually you could be facing total replacement of the entire deck.
A good prevention plan could save expensive deck replacement and periods of down time. Regular cleaning and sealing will remove the chemicals and keep the cracks sealed to prevent internal deterioration of the concrete and steel. Hot water pressure washing is the best way to clean and remove all of the surface contaminants. Surface cleaners improve the efficiency of the pressure washer. Penetrating sealers work great to seal deep into the cracks and the pores of the concrete. Check your local listings for a parking garage maintenance company near you.
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