Can parking and garage restoration projects be tackled in the winter?

The weather causes all kinds of damage to concrete structures, no matter what part of Canada or the United States. From the frigid, windy winters of Winnipeg to the heavy rains of Vancouver, the cold weather that is a part of life in Northern North America can wreak havoc on any parking structure. Another cause of corrosion and damage is all the salt and sand spread over the snow and ice to improve a car’s traction.

Usually, parking and garage restoration projects are scheduled for the summer. The weather is easier to work in, the temperatures are better for pouring concrete, and, when summer vacation starts and people head away, the garages are more accessible for the trained workers.

Can you attempt a parking garage restoration in the winter? The short answer is yes. A highly-trained, experienced team, such as the staff at Vector Construction, knows how to work with concrete no matter what the weather is. Although icy-cold weather makes pouring and working with concrete much more difficult, it’s not impossible. So patch work, column enlargement, and even slab replacement is done quickly and efficiently.

Parking structure restoration is more than just working with concrete, making winter work even more achievable. Vector Construction evaluates the structure, looking at the strength of the supports within the concrete as well. Repairing the steel plates, cables, and carbon fiber can be done no matter what the temperature outside.

Corrosion studying can be done any time of year, and some may prefer to see exactly what the salt and sand are doing to the parking structure. Corrosion mitigation and cathodic protection can provide extra protection, especially in the winter, and companies may want it done any time of year.

From Toronto to Vancouver, no matter how cold, snowy, or wet the winter is, Vector Construction can repair your parking structure within your budget and meet both your short and long term needs. Talk to us today about our many repair and restoration services.