*This article first appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of High Standards: News from High Concrete Structures, Inc.

As part of our commitment to delivering "concrete innovations and answers," High Concrete Structures, Inc. is expanding the scope of its services to include preventive maintenance on parking structures.

Over the years, we've observed that the way a garage is maintained can significantly affect users' safety as well as its appearance, useful life, and long-term value.  Common problems include dark and dirty interiors, cracked or spalling concrete caused by chloride build-up from snow management, leaking pour strips and caulking, clogged drains, burned out lamps and signs, and damaged doors.

These problems, which may initially seem minor and go unattended, occur and accrue over time.  And, they can be a hassle to resolve because they require hiring and coordinating multiple trades.  one way to overcome them and eliminate the hassle that goes along with them is to anticipate and avoid them through a regimen consisting of regular inspections, caulk warranty enforcement, pour strip sealing, routine preventive maintenance and "as-needed" repairs for accidental damage and normal wear and tear.

To help parking garage owners avoid problems, we are offering three levels of preventive maintenance service designed to meet owners' differing needs.

Each program is available as a one-, five-, or ten-year fixed fee contract.  We also offer a full range of supplementary a-la-carte, single-source services at fixed annual rates to accomplish "as-needed" repairs.