Underground Garages Structural Repair
Our team is experienced in performing structural repairs in underground garages. We address issues like water infiltration, concrete degradation, and structural weaknesses to ensure the safety and functionality of your underground parking facilities.
Indicators Your Garage Needs Concrete Repairs:
Cracks in Columns, Beams, and Shear Walls:
While some cracks in beams might be harmless and only need cosmetic fixes, others could indicate serious structural issues. If multiple areas of your garage show similar cracking patterns, the concrete requires attention.
Cracks on the Garage Deck:
Cracks on the garage deck can worsen daily as car tires wear down the edges. These cracks can pose an immediate risk to vehicles and may expose and damage the metal reinforcement rods within the concrete slabs.
Ramp Surface Cracks:
Ramps endure significant wear and are subject to temperature fluctuations, moisture, and frequent braking, which can lead to cracking.
Moisture and Cracking in Garage Walls:
It's crucial to inspect garage walls for moisture and cracks. Ground moisture, especially from rain, can seep through cracks and undermine the garage foundation's waterproofing, causing severe issues.
Erosion of Catch Basins and Trench Drains:
Designed to manage water overflow, catch basins, and trench drains are prone to concrete erosion due to constant moisture exposure, risking system failure.
Repair Methods:
After assessing the damage in an underground parking garage, we may use one of the following repair techniques:
- Low-pressure injection
- Epoxy injection
- Polyurethane injection
- Gravity feed with resin
Waterproofing
In modern high-rises, basements and underground spaces often serve as parking garages, providing residents with convenient vehicle access and enhancing the building's appeal and value. For car owners in downtown Toronto, having such a feature is essential and can influence decisions on renting or buying an apartment.
Maintaining garage waterproofing is costly due to regular upkeep. Vehicles bring in moisture and salt from their tires, accelerating surface wear. Additionally, the ramp leading to the garage can contribute to flooding and excess moisture.
One benefit of underground garages is that the foundation's interior remains accessible, allowing for easy detection and repair of waterproofing issues with foundation wall crack injections.
Maintaining garage waterproofing is costly due to regular upkeep. Vehicles bring in moisture and salt from their tires, accelerating surface wear. Additionally, the ramp leading to the garage can contribute to flooding and excess moisture.
One benefit of underground garages is that the foundation's interior remains accessible, allowing for easy detection and repair of waterproofing issues with foundation wall crack injections.
At MAYDONE, we provide comprehensive maintenance services to ensure long-term garage waterproofing:
- Mastic waterproofing
- Crystalline waterproofing
- Vehicular thin systems deck traffic coatings
- Garage Waterproofing Factors:
- Building age
- Location
- Flooding risks and catch basin overflow
- Foundation age and condition
- Garage deck surface condition
- Catch basin system layout
Whether your underground parking serves only residents or includes paid guest parking, regular maintenance and waterproofing are crucial. MAYDONE is dedicated to providing expert garage maintenance and ensuring high-quality results.
Ramp Remediation
At MAYDONE we specialize in ramp remediation, a complex task requiring significant experience. We are proud to offer our expertise in garage maintenance.
Garage ramps, regardless of their surface, endure heavy wear and tear and are among the fastest deteriorating elements in a building. This area experiences extra tire pressure and frequent braking, accelerating its decline.
In many designs, the ramp begins outdoors to accommodate street-level entry, exposing it to weather conditions like freeze and thaw cycles.
Garage ramps, regardless of their surface, endure heavy wear and tear and are among the fastest deteriorating elements in a building. This area experiences extra tire pressure and frequent braking, accelerating its decline.
In many designs, the ramp begins outdoors to accommodate street-level entry, exposing it to weather conditions like freeze and thaw cycles.
Due to these factors, garage ramp surfaces are highly susceptible to:
- Scaling
- Surface abrasion
- Cracking
