Due to daily exposure of heavy, thermal and chemical loads, car park and parking deck surfaces are prone to extreme wear and eventually become tired, damaged or even destroyed.
The loads are caused by, among other things, the penetration of water, de-icing salts and increased levels of carbon dioxide due to the high concentration of vehicle exhaust gases.
With a standard concrete system, vibrations created from vehicles travelling over the surface lead to fine cracks, which allow pollutants to penetrate more easily, increasing the damage to concrete and sometimes the reinforcement steel.
Resin floors can be designed to withstand extreme usage and are tested and proven resin systems specifically designed to resist heavy-duty demands on a daily basis.
A new resin floor system is not just used for brand new car parks, but also for restoration and repair projects, where a car park or similar parking surface can be rectified. It’s often the most sustainable solution for protecting the existing concrete structure.
Usually we think of car parks as dirty and smelly places to quickly escape after parking up. Utilising the variety of resin floor systems available, and a wide range of colours, can help create the perfect surface.
Installing anti-slip resin walkways for foot traffic, hardwearing vehicle routes and seamless durable road markings not only increases the safety of the parking building but also creates an easier-to-clean environment, due to its excellent resistance to harsh chemicals, loads and weathering.
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