What can happen to your facility’s exterior during cold winter months? A lot. With ice, snow, and wind come plenty of risks to your facility’s exterior – namely, water damage. Any facility owner or operator has some idea of how much havoc water damage can wreak, but many don’t realize the extent. Here’s what the elements might present in terms of water damage during chillier seasons and how you can fight against these issues.
The biggest issues to watch out for during those colder winter months are related to precipitation. Water damage is a very real threat to building structures. Snow, sleet, and ice can leave plenty of moisture, which can melt on warmer days and seep into cracks and joints in the facility’s foundation.
This water damage can present significant threats to any team members working in your building and can cause potential damage to goods and products that are being stored within. Plus, it can cause mold growth and even damage your plumbing systems.
Water damage often happens when there is already existing damage to structures or surfaces that have been poorly protected against it. Fortunately, services like concrete waterproofing on your floors and exterior walls or the application of concrete waterproofing coatings can help protect your facility against water damage caused in cold weather climates.
Concrete waterproofing is often offered from commercial exterior painting companies. These companies service both residential properties or business owners with industrial complexes. Concrete waterproofing keeps moisture from seeping into the structure of the facility, particularly through the flooring or any cracks or crevices in the exterior walls.
The concrete waterproofing process involves the application of coatings, which are applied to a freshly cleaned exterior wall, sidewalk, or floor. These coatings seal off the surface, giving it a barrier and keeping any debris from permeating it. It’s important to note that concrete waterproofing doesn’t actually repair damage, so any cracks, punctures, or other fractures in the structure will need repairing before application.
Concrete waterproofing can last for up to ten years. However, if you have a heavily trafficked building or surface or you live in an environment with frequent inclement weather bringing things like snow, sleet, and ice, these coatings may have a lifespan closer to five years. It’s important to inspect your building’s interior regularly and exterior on a seasonal basis to ensure that there is no structural damage and to keep up with any maintenance, like concrete waterproofing coatings.
PAINTech professionals can help with your facility’s preventative maintenance during cold, wet seasons and during hot dry months too. From concrete waterproofing to exterior painting, we’ve got your structure covered in terms of ultimate winter weather protection. Our team has more than 20 years of experience. Best of all, we’ll work with you to avoid any downtime during the process. If you are in Pennsylvania, The Main Line area, Maryland, Delaware, or Northern Virginia and would like a quote, contact PAINTech today.
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