Concrete Deck Waterproofing for Stadiums

Sports fans expect to climb stairs when they're at an event. Guests with tickets to sit in the nosebleed section know they'll have to climb many levels up, often while holding snacks, drinks, other paraphernalia, and the hands of small children. These attendees expect to tread on safe, slip-resistant stairs, not something that's cracked, stained, or worn down smooth.

Yet these same stairs endure constant insults from all kinds of weather along with abrasions from heavy foot traffic. Freeze-thaw cycles can also cause concrete to crack, which in turn can allow moisture to seep through the concrete's pores and settle next to the steel reinforcements inside. The steel then grows a layer of rust, which further attacks the concrete from inside. Soon, the facility starts to look — and be — unsafe and unstable. A waterproof floor coating can help prevent this kind of structural deterioration.

Great flooring isn't just about ensuring guest safety and structural longevity; it's also a matter of community pride. Ticket-purchasing event goers expect to see the site itself showing off their team spirit. Tax payers want a public building that grows into a city landmark, showcasing the community's sense of pride and identity. That's why builders embed images of mascots, team names, and local sayings into great-looking flooring.

Team pride creates something beyond a good feeling. Many stadiums host more than sporting events. Conferences and cultural activities may also rent the facility during off season. As a result, these buildings become revenue generators for cities and campuses. Since event attendees expect a fresh and vibrant atmosphere, facility owners want to see brightly colored, highly polished, and crack-free floor surfaces.

In addition to mascots and city names, some stadium floors include directions to concessions or arrows that help manage traffic flow. These patterns need to remain clear and visible to guests.

Stadium managers can rest assured that flooring specialists can install environmentally friendly floor coatings for their facilities. Green options for stadiums include recycled content and soy-based resin products.

Moreover, floor resurfacers can eliminate the need to replace slabs, an approach that helps keep landfills clear. Of course, refinishing a stadium's floor cover is less costly in both economic and environmental terms than laying an entirely new floor. And finally, floors can help accumulate USGBC LEED points.