PROTECTIVE COATINGS
FOR CAR PARKS AND
PARKING GARAGES
Polyurea and Polyurethane Technology for Safer and Stronger Driving Surfaces
TRUSTED PROTECTION FOR VEHICLES
AND DRIVING SURFACES
TRUSTED PROTECTION FOR VEHICLES AND DRIVING SURFACES
Car parks and parking garages, whether at your residential apartment complex or your city’s stadium, take about as much abuse as a public bathroom. Maybe they don’t have quite the same challenges, but they do possess several of their own, the least of which is the stress of withstanding the heavy and abrasive vehicles that they’re built to support. Pair this with moisture, automotive chemicals, and whatever else is left behind after a vehicle’s departure, and it’s clear to see why even these most basic elements of the urban environment need more than just basic protection. Without more advanced protective technologies, parking lots, car ports, garages, and the many other types of short and long-term vehicle storage structures can quickly deteriorate to cause costly repairs, acute safety hazards, and suboptimal functionality. That’s why ArmorThane has engineered several specialty formulations designed to serve as the ultimate all-purpose protection for almost any driving surface, and in fact, almost any vehicle! With our technology you can extend surface lifespans, customize appearances, improve safety, and realize overall safer and stronger parking structures.
PARKING SURFACE
CHALLENGES AND
ARMORTHANE SOLUTIONS
PARKING SURFACE CHALLENGES
AND ARMORTHANE SOLUTIONS
Car parks and parking garages endure demanding operating conditions and harsh environmental pressures that can see them weather and degrade far more quickly than your typical surfaces. But the good news is that ArmorThane’s polyurea and polyurethane protective coatings are an all-purpose technology capable of addressing the most common sources of damage simultaneously. Here are three of the most common challenges and some insights on how our coatings can help:
VEHICLES
The most obvious source of wear is from vehicles themselves, namely in terms of their weight, abrasion, and chemical contents. Hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles can drive through or be held in parking structures of one form or another, which takes a toll on the materials that support them head-on. The constant movement and unyielding weight of vehicles can create immense stress on parking surfaces that leads to surface wear and structural fatigue with time. Friction from tires combined with the abrasive effects of dirt and debris can further accelerate deterioration, and all of this only pertains to the mechanical risk factors. Because to make matters worse, automotive fluids like oil, brake fluids, de-icing chemicals, and the infinitely many different substances that may be carried by drivers can seep into exposed surfaces to cause chemical reactions which weaken surface materials. Our protective coatings provide full-vehicle protection by forming a durable barrier that resists all types of physical and chemical attacks to preserve strength and appearance even under heavy use.
MOISTURE
After the chemical and mechanical risks posed by vehicles, the next biggest threat – perhaps the single biggest threat – to car parks and parking garages is moisture. Moisture is amongst the most persistent and destructive forces faced by parking surfaces, originating from a variety of sources, including rainwater, snowmelt, groundwater, driver spills, piping leaks, humidity, and so much more. And regardless of the source, moisture risks eroding structural materials and corroding steel reinforcements that lie beneath the surface. In colder climates, the risks continue to grow; freeze-thaw cycles exacerbate existing damage as intruding water expands to create cracks that can progressively widen. But once again, ArmorThane’s polyurea and polyurethane formulations serve as the only technology needed to address all of these concerns simultaneously. They’re exceptional waterproofing materials that create a nearly impervious layer to stop water from contacting surfaces in the first place. So, by eliminating the risks of moisture with our protective coatings, car parks and parking structures can better maintain structural integrity, reduce maintenance costs, and achieve long-term performance in almost any environment.
WEATHER
While moisture stands in a category of its own, there are myriad other risk factors associated with weather. Weather-related challenges encompass UV-radiation, extreme or rapidly fluctuating temperatures, strong winds carrying abrasive debris, and countless other harsh environmental conditions. Let’s start with UV radiation; prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause cracking or fading, leaving parking surfaces functional, but visually unappealing. When it comes to extreme temperatures – whether it be record high temperatures in the Sonoran Desert or freezing cold blizzards all too common across the Midwest and Northeast – they too can accelerate damage and fatigue. But fear not! Our innovative materials technology is engineered for it all, if we haven’t made that clear already! They’re designed with UV resistant properties, the capacity to flex with expanding or contracting materials, and provide reliable protection from just about anything that the weather may bring along with it. The result is a resilient barrier that can be trusted to keep car parks and parking garages looking and performing their best year-round and season after season.
BEYOND DRIVING SURFACES
Polyurea and polyurethane are remarkably versatile materials with more applications than almost any other class of protective coatings. We hope it’s clear how and why they excel at safeguarding parking surfaces, but it’s important to note that the same can be said about protecting vehicles themselves! Truck bedliners, undercarriage coatings, noise and vibration reduction – these are just a few of the many ways our technology can be applied for safer, stronger vehicles. Their impact-resistant and waterproofing properties make them ideal for extending the lifespan of vehicles exposed to harsh conditions (sound familiar?), affording the same level of protection to vehicles as the surfaces they travel on.
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FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Of the big three coating materials used to protect parking garages - polyurea, polyurethane, and epoxy - polyurea is the best all-purpose choice for most parking surfaces. Reason being, polyurea provides all-purpose protection, meaning it can be used for waterproofing, abrasion resistance, chemical inertion, and more, all at once!
Protective coatings for car parks and parking structures are an easy and cost-effective measure to ensure the long-term viability of almost any driving surface. They can significantly reduce the frequency of repairs and maintain a higher standard of safety and operability. Translation? More time and money saved.
Both polyurea and polyurethane are equipped to provide lasting, high-performance protection for parking structures and countless other surfaces, so which one should you choose? The answer depends on each project’s unique demands and challenges, so it’s best to contact a professional like ArmorThane who can help you evaluate your requirements to match you with the best formulation.
DRIVE ON TO SAFER PARKING SURFACES
WITH ARMORTHANE
DRIVE ON TO SAFER PARKING
SURFACES WITH ARMORTHANE
If you own or operate a car park or parking garage and are ready to enjoy fewer repairs, safer surfaces, and long-term all-purpose protection, then contact ArmorThane today! We’re the world’s one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane, and can help you with your unique project from start to finish. Whether that means pairing you with the best formulation for your needs or assistance starting your very own protective coatings business, we’re ready to help! Simply give us a call or drop us a line via email or contact form and one of our 24/7 technical support or customer service team members will be happy to assist you. Welcome to ArmorThane, where we’ll help protect our world, one parking lot at a time!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TYLER GLECKLER
I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.
