Condo Garage Repairs Explained: Cracks, Leaks, Ramps & Costly Mistakes | #WeSpeakCondo Podcast
- City Sites Property Management
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Episode Description:
In this episode of #WeSpeakCondo, Nicholas sits down with Tyson Noce from Novi Engineering to talk about one of the most expensive and underappreciated parts of a condominium building: the parking garage.
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From concrete deterioration and waterproofing membrane failures to leaking drains, cracks, garage ramps, expansion joints, traffic topping, and structural repairs, this episode breaks down what condo boards and property managers should be looking for before small problems become major capital projects.
Tyson explains how condo parking garages are built, why suspended slabs need protection, how water and salt damage concrete over time, and why preventative maintenance can help reduce future repair costs.
They also discuss when a condo corporation should call an engineer, what a garage condition assessment looks like, how chain drag surveys work, why cracks are not always a structural emergency, and why proper specifications and contract administration matter when restoring a garage.
In this episode, we cover:
How condo parking garages are built
Suspended slabs vs. slab-on-grade garage levels
Why waterproofing membranes matter
Traffic topping systems explained
Common garage leaks and drainage issues
Rust stains, flaking paint, and signs of deterioration
Concrete delamination and chain drag surveys
Cracks in garage slabs and when to worry
Route-and-seal repairs vs. injection repairs
Expansion joints and why they often leak
Garage ramp repairs and heating cable issues
Why parking garage restoration can become expensive
How engineers assess garage conditions
Why specifications help condo boards get apples-to-apples pricing
The importance of contract administration during garage repairs
Why ignoring garage issues can lead to major safety and financial risks
Whether you are a condo board member, property manager, condominium owner, engineer, contractor, or service provider, this episode is a practical guide to understanding how parking garages deteriorate and what condo corporations can do to protect their buildings.
Guest: Tyson Noce
Company: Novi Engineering
Email: Tyson Noce tnoce@novi-eng.ca
Website: noviengineering.ca
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