Concrete Restoration Engineering That Extends Service Life
South Florida’s salt‑laden air accelerates rebar corrosion, leading to cracking, spalling, and delamination—especially at balconies, slab edges, garage slabs, and planters. Proper engineering under ACI 562 and ICRI guidelines ensures repairs that last.
What we assess
- Crack patterns & delaminations (sounding, chain‑drag)
- Rebar cover & corrosion potential (cover meter, half‑cell)
- PT tendon/anchor zones near balcony edges
- Waterproofing failures (traffic coatings, balcony membranes, planters)
Repair design that follows the code
- Use ACI 562 repair code for assessment, design, QA, and acceptance.
- Specify ICRI repair materials & surface prep, including profile (CSP), bonding, and curing.
- Integrate waterproofing/envelope fixes so repairs aren’t re‑damaged.
Lifecycle approach
- Condition survey & quantities
- Prioritized repair plan (immediate vs. programmatic)
- Bid‑ready drawings & technical specs
- Contractor pre‑bid walk & RFI support
- Special inspections & QA testing
- Closeout and warranty management
Common details we resolve
- Balcony edge rebuilds and drip‑edge alignment
- Shoring for slab edge/soffit repairs
- Rebar replacement and corrosion mitigation (coatings, cathodic options)
- Traffic deck and balcony waterproofing (membrane tie‑ins)
Typical repair details and challenges
| Location / Element | Common Failure Mode | Repair Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony slab edge | Spall, delamination, rust | Edge rebuild, drip-edge detail, waterproof tie-in |
| Garage deck slab | Delamination, rebar exposure | Saw-cut repair zones, patching, overlay, joint re-seal |
| Planter boxes / concrete planters | Saturation, root pressure | Full rebuild, expansion joints, drainage layers |
| PT anchor pockets | Corrosion, voids, anchor distress | Pocket rebuild, moisture barrier + grout and stressing plan |
- Shoring / formwork logistics often required around façade / edge repairs
- Sequencing: avoid exposing new repairs to standing water until curing
- Quality control (QC) / testing: bond pull-offs, compressive strength, chloride labs
Why SkyFrame?
We pair field expertise with clear, board‑friendly reports and drawings so your project bids cleanly and builds right the first time.
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