Parking structures are essential infrastructure, but their constant exposure to traffic, environmental elements, and de-icing chemicals makes them susceptible to deterioration. Ignoring early signs of wear and tear can lead to extensive and costly structural repairs down the line. High-cost structural issues in parking garages often stem from common culprits such as water infiltration, freeze-thaw … Read more
Do you maintain a parking structure or parking garage at your facility? When winter hits, are you truly prepared to take care of the snow and ice buildup? Best practices for snow removal operations on parking garages are: Prep Your Structure for the Winter Season Before the snow hits, there are some items to add … Read more
As the world transitions towards greener transportation, electric vehicles have become increasingly popular. Their zero-emission nature and potential for energy savings make them an attractive option for many. However, with this surge in Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption, concerns have also arisen regarding their safety, particularly in parking structures. Unique Fire Risks of EVs While EVs … Read more
Is your facility prepared for winter? Winter can be a challenging season for property owners and building managers. Inclement weather can strike without notice, and if you’re not prepared, your building and occupants could suffer costly damage. As the seasons change and temperatures drop, make sure you plan adequately and take these essential steps for … Read more
Parking Structure Maintenance Most people, including professionals in the commercial property industry, are either unaware or refuse to accept that parking structures require maintenance. The truth is, they begin to deteriorate before they are open to the public and do so exponentially after just a few years. Unlike the structure of the building or buildings … Read more
Are you a building owner or manager? Have you scheduled an inspection of your facility yet this year? Don’t put off inspections, especially if your facility has experienced a high amount of rainfall this year, or if you’ve had water intrusion issues in the past! Water intrusion is simple: it’s any unwanted movement of water … Read more
If you’re the owner of a facility with a parking, you know how important it is to keep up with repair and replacement maintenance tasks. Do you know how damaging water, ice melt and other moisture is to the structural integrity of your parking structure? Because reinforced concrete is the primary material used for parking … Read more
There are many factors that influence how long a parking structure will last and at what point you will need to tear it down and rebuild. How can you avoid expensive repairs or a rebuild in the future? Parking structures are directly exposed to the elements, unlike a building structure that’s protected by a building … Read more
There are many factors that influence the prediction of how long a parking structure will last and at what point you will need to tear it down and rebuild. Parking structures are unique in that the structure is directly exposed to the elements, unlike a building structure that is protected by a Building Envelope. Exposure … Read more
A parking structure provides an essential service. Whether your parking structure is a multi-level garage or a few below-grade levels under a high-rise building, proactive condition assessment and diligent maintenance are imperative. If problems are ignored, the harsh environment in garages, including corrosive deicing chemicals, freeze-thaw cycling, and the stress of thousands of vehicles … Read more