Waterproofing
Membrane systems that stop water from getting through balconies, terraces, roof decks, walkways, pool decks, stairs and parking slabs. Chosen for the water exposure and the traffic each surface takes, with a slip-resistant finish where it is needed.
Waterproofing a concrete surface means building a continuous membrane that keeps water from getting through the slab. We follow the same steps on every job. First, we inspect the surface to find where water gets in and what the concrete needs. Second, we prepare it mechanically, and third, we remove damaged coatings that are no longer bonded. Fourth, we repair cracks, joints and holes, because a membrane is only as good as the surface under it. Fifth, we apply a primer where the system calls for it. Sixth comes the waterproofing membrane itself, and seventh, a protective coating and finish, with a slip-resistant texture where people walk or where it gets wet. We choose the system for the surface, the water exposure and whether it takes foot or vehicle traffic, and we work with professional-grade products, Tremco and Vulkem among others. Every job starts with an evaluation and a written estimate.
In Florida, water problems in concrete show up in the same places again and again:
Heavy rain, humidity and, near the coast, salt air all reach the concrete. When water gets through a balcony or a roof deck, it causes stains and leaks below, and it can reach the steel inside the slab, which rusts, expands and cracks the concrete from within. The longer water gets in, the more the repair costs.
A membrane stops the water at the surface. On balconies and decks over living spaces, and on parking levels in condo buildings, it is what protects the structure and the people below.
There is no single system for every surface. A balcony with foot traffic, a roof deck in full sun and a parking deck with cars need different membranes and different finishes. We choose based on the surface, the exposure to water and sun, and whether it takes foot or vehicle traffic.
We work with professional-grade products from manufacturers such as Tremco and Vulkem, among others. Finishes can be slip-resistant, and there are color options.
Sealing protects the concrete itself against water and stains, and suits driveways, walkways and patios on the ground. Waterproofing builds a membrane that stops water from passing through the slab, and it is what a balcony, a terrace or a roof deck over a living space needs. If you are not sure which one your surface needs, we check it during the evaluation.
How long a waterproofing system lasts depends on the product, the preparation, the exposure, the traffic and the maintenance. Warranty is available according to the installed system and the terms set in the contract, and it is given in writing when it applies.
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Waterproofing · Condo parking deck
Traffic coating · Parking garage
Slip-resistant texture · Detail
Waterproof coating · MiamiWe work across Florida from our base in Weston. These cities have their own page:
A textured coating for the concrete around a pool: cooler underfoot than bare slab, grippy when wet, and sealed against chlorine and sun.
A penetrating or film-forming sealer against oil, salt and water. The cheapest thing you can do to make a slab last longer.
Illustrative imageSafety lanes, walkways, parking stalls and work zones marked in epoxy or traffic coating for warehouses, shops and garages — straight, masked lines built to take forklifts and cars.
It depends on the size of the surface, its condition, the repairs it needs and the system. We evaluate the surface first and give you a written estimate.
We work with professional-grade products such as Tremco and Vulkem, among others. The choice depends on the surface, the water and sun exposure, and whether it takes foot or vehicle traffic.
It can be. Where people walk or where the surface gets wet, such as balconies, pool decks, stairs and parking decks, we add a slip-resistant texture to the finish.
Often, yes. We inspect it to find where water gets in and whether the membrane can be repaired or needs to be replaced. Damaged coatings that are no longer bonded are removed before the new system goes on.
A sealer protects the concrete against water and stains. Waterproofing uses a membrane to stop water from passing through the slab, which is what balconies, terraces and roof decks over living spaces need.
Send us photos of the surface and where you see water or stains, or book a visit. We inspect it, tell you what it needs and give you a written estimate before anything is scheduled.
