Protect Your Concrete Decking with a Waterproofing Application

Concrete provides a reliable, durable surface for many applications. Concrete walls, parking surfaces, and decking can last for decades if properly designed and maintained with appropriate care and attention. However, once a concrete surface is compromised, due to cracking, damage, or some imperfection, moisture and weather can play a corrosive role in reducing the useful life of the material. Eventually, the steel reinforcement can be exposed by invasive water, chlorides, chemicals, and other substances and continual break-up will occur. The surface becomes useless and will need to be replaced.

How to Prevent Water Damage to Concrete Surfaces

To prevent concrete corrosion from water and other substances, ProCoat Systems of Denver recommends treating the concrete surface with products designed to protect. Depending on the planned use of the surface, from vehicle traffic or other, or whether the material is in the installation stage or being retreated, ProCoat offers a range of products from world-class suppliers. Specially formulated for foundation walls, plaza decks, horizontal parking decks, planters, and balcony decks, products and strategies include:

●        Waterproofing systems

●        Drainage systems

●        Water management systems

These systems may involve one or more of the following:

●        Sheet membrane

●        Fluid-applied membranes

●        Rubber waterproofing

●        Bentonite clay

●        Blindside waterproofing

●        EPDM rubber

●        Elastomeric urethane

●        Surface applied waterproofing

Each product has a particular purpose and strength. Some locations may use a combination of these strategies and products to maximize waterproofing and the useful life of the surfaces. Choosing the best option for any surface should involve expert input.

Traffic Surface Treatments

Possibly the most rigorous punishment a concrete surface must withstand is vehicle traffic. Busy parking garage decks, for example, may accommodate thousands of cars and trucks per day. And, they are frequently exposed to rain, snow, and other corrosive influences. Special care must be given to the original design of these structures, incorporating all of the waterproofing and drainage strategies available.  Also, periodic reapplication of waterproofing products must be part of the continuing long-term maintenance plan.

Contact ProCoat Systems

ProCoat Systems provides high-quality claddings and coatings to the construction industry in the Colorado/Utah Rocky Mountain region. Besides being the experts in stone, brick, and other materials for interior and exterior use, ProCoat professionals understand how to protect materials to make them remain looking great and lasting longer. Working with industry leaders like BASF, Pecora, and Westcoat, ProCoat offers the best materials for any waterproofing job.

For more information about protecting concrete surfaces, call ProCoat Systems at (303)-322-9009.

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Protect Your Concrete Deck with the Best Waterproofing Formulas

Concrete decking should be durable and long-lasting. However, they are susceptible to extreme weather conditions. Whether as a parking garage surface, office building projection or viewpoint, or home deck surface, these structures are subject to significant exterior exposure. In climates with significant rainfall and wide temperature variances, high-quality waterproofing materials are used to protect concrete surfaces from cracking or shrinking. Damage may result from groundwater or stormwater runoff or many other causes.

Moisture problems may result from:

●        the original waterproofing being installed improperly and allowing moisture to penetrate through the seams

●        cracks and imperfections in the original concrete construction that would enable water to enter

●        dirt and material separating the original water-sealing membrane from the surface, creating a space for water to enter and penetrate the concrete

Waterproofing reinforcement products extend the life and safety of concrete surfaces substantially.

Because concrete is porous, waterproofing treatments should be applied to the prevent damage caused by the absorption of water. These may require below grade and above grade applications and may be in the form of sheet membrane or fluid applications.

Options for Waterproofing Concrete Decks

Concrete decks and other structures are intended to support substantial weight and last for decades. Compromised integrity resulting from moisture penetration not only weakens the structure but also shortens its usable life. As a result, the proper waterproofing materials and application techniques can significantly extend the life of the structure and can save massive amounts of money and disruption in the long term.

Depending on the structure and the severity of the moisture intrusion, applications may be below grade as well as above. Effective products can be applied as a sheet membrane or as fluid applications. These products intend to create a secure, adhesive bond to the concrete.  

ProCoat Line of Waterproofing Products

ProCoat Systems of Denver offers four brands of waterproofing materials, each with unique applications and characteristics. These are:

●        Carlisle Waterproofing Products

●        WR Grace Waterproofing Products (now GCP Applied Technology)

●        BSF/Master Waterproofing, Sealants, and Membranes

●        Watson Bowman Acme Expansion Control Systems

Contact ProCoat Systems

ProCoat Systems, with offices in Denver and Salt Lake City, are the experts in a wide range of products for cladding and protecting structures. For more information regarding the best concrete waterproofing systems for any application, contact ProCoat Systems. The experts at ProCoat are available to collaborate on any waterproofing project for construction or refurbishing projects.

Phone ProCoat Systems at (303)-322-9009.

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