Precast Concrete Facade Panels Repair in MD/DC/VA
Do your precast concrete facade panels need repair in Maryland, DC, or Northern Virginia?
Safety is the foremost consideration, but maintaining an aesthetically appealing appearance grants all the benefits of replacement at the lesser cost of repair.
Whether you need to mend an older structure, address early signs of deterioration, or solve a water penetration problem, Concrete Restoration will put 30 years of experience towards analyzing your situation and devising a solution to re-anchor and stabilize your facade.
Contact us about your structure today or dial
(301) 261-4933 for immediate attention.
Need for a Repair Investigation
The reasons that a repair investigation vary on a case by case basis, however they usually are one of the following:
- Visual deterioration ranging from spalling and cracking to missing chunks of concrete
- Repair investigation is part of the maintenance program required by the building owner
- Government citations on facade condition
Repairing Precast Concrete Facade Panels
After investigation, laboratory results and assessment of the current facade condition are used to develop conceptual repairs for the concrete elements. The type of structure as well as the issues targeted by the repair will play heavily into the determination of the best suited course of action.
For instances where the repair stemmed from an ordinance inspection, the primary intention is to address and eliminate the existing hazards and then move on to those that may potentially develop in the future. A thorough examination will prioritize repairs according to their safety implications. The immediate actions will result in the greatest improvement of safety while longer-term plans are of less importance for the time being.
Removing loose chunks of concrete which could fall off the structure and result in injury as well as stabilizing the necessary components of the facade assume priority in most cases.
Precast Concrete Facade Panel Aesthetics
The appearance of a concrete structure need not be compromised due to repair. There are a number of clever strategies that can be used to maintain the aesthetics of your building. When the facade elements in need of attention consist of exposed uncoated concrete or aggregate finish, it is best when the repair plan is developed to match the initial color and texture. Even when the specifics concerning the starting mix of concrete are known, this can be a difficult feat to accomplish.
Trial and error is one approach that works, but there is an alternative which ensures a positive outcome by using cores of the original facade to disguise location of stabilizing anchors.
In some circumstances, a drill can be used to carve out a core of original precast concrete facade panels to be re-inserted after an anchor is used to stabilize the facade. A pachometer and original drawings from the engineers can be used to avoid embedded metal components such as weld plates, spandrel beams and rebar. This approach cuts the guess work and testing out of the restoration plan.
Consult a Professional and Get the Job Done
Concrete Restoration is positioned with 30 years of experience to lend a hand with your concrete project.
We’ve been proudly serving MD, DC and VA with superior results for decades.
If you would like to ask questions or schedule an appointment, dial 301-261-4933 today or click here to fill out our online contact form and request follow up from an expert.
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