Strata • Commercial • Mixed-Use Parkades
Stop leaks. Protect the concrete. Restore traction.
Priority One installs and repairs traffic-rated parkade membrane systems for suspended slabs, covered parking levels, exposed decks, ramps and areas above occupied space. We assess the existing membrane, concrete, cracks, joints, drains, traffic exposure and access requirements before recommending a repair or replacement scope.
Parkade Waterproofing & Traffic Protection
A parkade membrane is more than a coloured floor coating. It is a layered, traffic-rated waterproofing system intended to limit water and chloride entry, protect reinforced concrete, provide vehicle traction and help keep occupied or sensitive areas below dry.
Priority One provides parkade membrane installation and repair in Vancouver, BC for strata, commercial and mixed-use properties. We evaluate the existing coating, concrete condition, cracks, joints, drains, ramps, weather exposure and traffic before recommending localized repair, a prepared recoat or a larger membrane replacement.
Start With the Existing Deck
Visible wear does not always reveal the full source of a leak. A useful assessment separates surface wear from membrane, detailing and concrete problems.
Where structural movement, reinforcing-steel corrosion or extensive concrete distress is suspected, the repair design may require review by the owner's engineer or building-envelope consultant before a coating scope is finalized.
Repair, Recoat or Replace
Appropriate where failure is isolated and the surrounding system remains compatible, sound and well bonded. Typical areas include localized damage, selected cracks, drain details and small wear zones.
Considered where the waterproofing layer is serviceable but the traffic surface has worn. Cleaning alone is not enough; the existing surface must be tested, mechanically prepared and checked for coating compatibility.
Often required when failure is widespread, adhesion is poor, the membrane has reached the end of its service life, or water is travelling through cracks, joints and failed transitions across a larger area.
Send the parkade level, approximate area, known leak locations and a few clear photos.
Complete Installation Scope
Failed coating removal, shot blasting, diamond grinding and edge preparation to create the profile required by the selected system.
Unsound-concrete removal, patching, crack treatment and substrate correction within the agreed coating and repair scope.
Reinforcement at cracks, drains, joints, curbs, penetrations, terminations and transitions according to the selected assembly.
Primer, membrane, aggregate broadcast, wear coat and UV-stable finish where exposure and system design require it.
System Selection by Exposure
A single thin coating specification is rarely the right answer for every level and detail. The assembly should respond to water exposure, movement, UV, traffic stress, cleaning, temperature and what is located beneath the deck.
| Parkade Area | Main Exposure | Typical Priorities |
|---|---|---|
| Exposed top deck or podium | Rain, UV, salts, thermal movement and freeze-thaw | Waterproof flexibility, UV stability, drainage and weather-resistant wear layers |
| Covered suspended level | Vehicle fluids, tracked water and occupied space below | Adhesion, waterproof continuity, cleanability and traffic durability |
| Ramp or turning lane | Braking, acceleration, tire scrub and wet conditions | Heavier aggregate broadcast, higher wear resistance and suitable traction |
| Drain, joint or transition | Movement and concentrated water paths | Compatible flexible detailing, sound terminations and maintainable sealant joints |
| Localized compatible failure | Small damaged or worn section | Sound-edge preparation, compatibility testing and properly tied-in repair layers |
Traffic Deck Applications
These images illustrate common finish, line-marking, traffic-flow and parking-area conditions considered when planning a parkade coating system.
From Assessment to Reopening
Review known leaks, slab condition, existing coatings, drains, joints, wear zones and access.
Define repair boundaries, preparation, membrane build, traction and finish requirements.
Coordinate traffic control, resident or tenant notice, work zones, cure times and reopening sequence.
Remove unsound materials, prepare the concrete and complete the agreed crack, patch and detail repairs.
Install compatible primer, waterproof layer, aggregate and traffic-rated finish to the approved scope.
Confirm cure conditions, complete the walkthrough and provide practical maintenance guidance.
Occupied Strata & Commercial Properties
Typical Restoration Scope
Recurring leakage, worn traffic surfaces, localized delamination, open cracks, deteriorated drain details and higher wear through ramps or turning lanes.
Defined coating removal, concrete and crack repairs, detailed waterproofing at vulnerable transitions, compatible membrane installation and heavier traffic layers in high-stress zones.
This is an example of how a restoration scope may be organized, not a substitute for a project-specific site assessment, consultant specification or structural review.
Budgeting & Tender Clarity
Reliable pricing requires more than multiplying the deck area by a single square-foot rate. The largest cost differences usually come from preparation, removal, repairs, detailing, traffic demands, phasing and the selected waterproofing assembly.
Before Requesting a Proposal
Local Service
Priority One serves strata, commercial and mixed-use parking structures in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Surrey, North Vancouver and West Vancouver, along with nearby Metro Vancouver communities. Larger projects outside the core service area can be reviewed based on scope and scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
The terms are sometimes used interchangeably. A complete traffic-deck system usually includes prepared concrete, primer, a waterproof or flexible membrane layer, aggregate for texture, and one or more traffic-rated wear coats. The exact assembly depends on location and exposure.
Localized repairs may work when damage is isolated and the surrounding system is sound and compatible. Widespread adhesion loss, recurring leaks or extensive deterioration may require a larger replacement. A site assessment is needed before choosing either approach.
Cost depends on area, coating removal, concrete repairs, cracks and joints, drains and edges, membrane build, traffic exposure, phasing and access. An on-site review produces a more reliable scope and price than a single generic square-foot figure.
Often, yes. Feasibility depends on entrances, ramps, gates, pedestrian routes, ventilation, repair requirements and material cure times. The work-zone and reopening sequence should be agreed before installation starts.
Yes, where included in the project scope. Unsound concrete, cracks, patches and vulnerable details must be addressed before the membrane is installed. Structural concerns may also require an engineer or consultant's repair design.
Ramps, turning lanes, entrances, ticketing zones, loading areas, drains and exposed top decks often experience greater wear or water exposure than ordinary parking stalls. These areas may need a different aggregate profile or heavier wear layers.
Service life varies with preparation, membrane design, traffic, weather, drainage, cleaning and ongoing maintenance. Periodic inspections and timely renewal of worn traffic layers can help protect the underlying waterproofing system.
Yes. We can review tender documents and defined coating specifications, identify installation and phasing requirements, and prepare our proposal around the issued scope.
Plan the Repair Before the Next Wet Season
Tell us what is leaking or wearing, where it is happening and how the parkade is used. We will review the site conditions and outline an appropriate next step.
