Part of the ongoing maintenance plan for a parking garage is ensuring seasonal cleanup. Regularly scheduled maintenance can prevent expensive repairs that frustrate your tenants or owners. Maintenance also extends the life of the concrete pads, allows for the repairs of minor defects before they become accident risks, and speaks to the quality of ownership of the property. Before the temperatures plummet, here are a few things you can address.
Assess for Damage
You will want to inspect for corrosion, rust, cracks, leaks, and potholes. In addition, you will want to ensure there is no pooling water, that the drains are working properly, that any structural columns are in good condition and that stairs and ramps are in good working order. If there are any problems or concerns, a concrete (or asphalt) contractor can help you with the repairs.
Scrub It Clean
A professional commercial washing company can make sure the previous season’s dirt and debris will not add to a new accumulation of snow, slush, sand, and ice. It may seem counterintuitive, but the more debris lying around, the harder it will be to keep your parking garage safe. Therefore, before a scrub, it’s important your contractor also performs a professional sweeping to keep debris out of your drains.
Pick a New Salt
Typical de-icing salt is an extremely corrosive product. It can quickly damage concrete and asphalt, is not very environmentally friendly, and should be kept out of drains and away from waterways. There are less harmful salt choices available, as well as sand. Different kinds of salt will be tracked in on tires and boots, so you must have a spring maintenance plan in place. This will help remove any corrosive material and keep your parking garage in top condition.
Your Winter Preparation Experts
At Twin City Sweeping, we can sweep, scrub and even renew your line striping. We do not use subcontractors, assuring you the highest standards of quality. Our four-step pressure washing process provides superior results. For all your seasonal sweeping and pressure washing needs, contact us today.