First installed ten years ago, the Deckshield car-park deck coating system provided by Flowcrete at the Cathedral Place development in Brisbane, Australia, is proving its long-lasting properties with continued good looks and high performance...
In 2001, Flowcrete was called in to assist when cracks in the suspended concrete slab were allowing water to pass through and leak into the car park deck below.
As the water passes through the concrete slab it absorbs lime and cement, forming a corrosive liquid that can cause damage to the structural reinforcement and corrode car paint if contacted.
Flowcrete proposed its watertight resin system Deckshield which forms an impervious barrier, preventing water/liquid ingress into the building concrete and structure.
The hard-wearing, solvent free polyurethane system provides dynamic crack-bridging, excellent chemical and abrasion resistance and superior slip resistance.
An upmarket, contemporary look is achieved thanks to Deckshield's seamless finish and light-reflective properties, enhancing car park ambience and visitor experience, while reducing energy consumption.
Demarcation lines and arrows are then installed to provide a functional safe environment for both pedestrians and vehicles.
The 20,000 square metre installation at the Cathedral Place car-park still looks new and is continuing to keep water out of the car-park structure.