When Water Penetration Creates Problems With Your Parking Deck Ramp, We Can Help

When water penetration creates problems with your parking deck ramp, we can help! Read our blog post to learn more.


In many buildings, the parking garage is often the “front door” of the facility.  As the first point of call for a visitor to any public, private or commercial building, it is important to create a positive first impression with this space.

Appearance, ease of use, signage, bright lighting and clear direction markings all help make the parking space more attractive and create a safer environment for car owner and foot traffic alike.  It is equally important that the parking deck system offers adequate waterproofing, flexibility and durability.


Typical modern condo construction incorporates a 2-level underground parking deck with a single access ramp.  Problems can occur with access ramp waterproofing and result in water penetration through the structure into the level below.   Property Managers often require a solution to repair these types of issues with the ramp, while maintaining access to the parking stalls.


Stonhard can address these challenges with StonDeck QD3, our ultra-fast curing MMA PU hybrid system, to waterproof the ramp. Our preparation crew fully removes the existing waterproofing, typically by means of rotary grinding and blastrac. 


Once the deck is properly prepared, the StonDeck QD3 waterproofing system is applied, in combination with concrete repair work and the installation of a StonDeck FD crack treatment membrane.


StonDeck QD3 is a solvent-free methyl methacrylate based flexible interior deck coating system which provides a crack bridging, waterproof, long wearing surface for use over indoor decks, heated parking garages and walkways.


Stonhard works with you directly from product selection through installation. Stonhard’s StonDeck traffic coating solutions use urethane technology that is specially formulated for vehicular traffic in demanding environments like parking and pedestrian structures. StonDeck can be customized for increased durability, rigidity, moisture resistance, slip resistance and UV stability. StonDeck, a superior alternative to sealers and paint, comes in eight standard colours. Use our interactive parking structures colour application on our website to see a range of options. For more information or to set up a site visit, Contact a local Territory Manager or Architectural/Engineering representative here.