Car Park Decks

The requirements of car park decks are diverse, depending on the area of application, location, condition, and stress on the surface. Carbon dioxide concentration from exhaust emission is high. Vibrations resulting from car traffic result in fine cracks, which allow substances to penetrate and damage the concrete at much faster rates. Floor surfaces should have crack-bridging abilities in most circumstances but more importantly, must deal with rising dampness to avoid coatings peeling off. They must essentially protect substrates from damage from penetrating water and dissolved de-icing salts. Systems must also have the capacity to bear the load of high shear and transmitted forces from vehicles.

The color palette and combination of colors are important design factors particularly in pedestrian areas, which need to be properly indicated to direct the flow of pedestrians and also need special protection to withstand moisture and de-icing salts. Of course, all systems offered must be resistant to cleaning agents, fuels, brake fluids, engine oils, lubricants, and de-icing salts found in multi-story car parks.