How Long Should a Parkade Membrane Last? Strata Guide
One of the most common questions strata councils and property managers ask when planning capital maintenance is: how long should a parkade membrane last? The honest answer is that it depends — on the system type, installation quality, maintenance history, structural conditions, and local environment. Understanding these factors helps strata corporations plan realistically and avoid […]
Choosing a Concrete Repair Contractor for Your Strata Corporation
Choosing the right concrete repair contractor for your strata corporation is one of the most consequential decisions a council can make. The contractor you select will have direct access to your building’s structural systems, will be responsible for the safety of residents and construction workers, and will produce repairs that will either protect your building […]
The BC Strata Property Act and Building Maintenance Obligations
The BC Strata Property Act (SPA) is the foundational legislation governing the creation, operation, and management of strata corporations in British Columbia. For property managers, council members, and owners dealing with building maintenance decisions — including concrete repair and parkade waterproofing — understanding the relevant sections of the SPA is essential background for making legally […]
Special Levies for Strata Concrete Repair – What You Need to Know
A special levy is an additional one-time assessment charged to strata lot owners to fund a specific major expense — most commonly a large repair or capital project that the strata’s reserve fund cannot cover. For many BC strata corporations, the need for a special levy is a sign that reserve fund planning has fallen […]
Budgeting for Concrete Repair in a Strata Building
Budgeting accurately for concrete repair in a strata building requires understanding what drives project cost, what to expect from contractor quotes, and how to align the budget with the strata’s reserve fund planning cycle. Getting this right avoids both the trap of underbudgeting — leading to scope cuts or special levies mid-project — and overbudgeting […]
Strata Corporation Responsibilities for Parkade Maintenance in BC
Strata corporations in BC have clear legal obligations for maintaining and repairing common property — including parkade structures. Understanding these obligations is important for strata council members who are responsible for fulfilling them and for owners who want to ensure their strata is being properly managed. Failing to maintain common property exposes the strata corporation […]
How to Get Council Approval for a Parkade Repair Project
Getting strata council approval for a significant parkade repair project can be a complex process — particularly when the project involves a substantial cost that will affect the reserve fund or require a special levy. Whether you are a property manager, a council member, or a concerned owner trying to move a necessary repair forward, […]
How to Include Parkade Repair in Your Strata Depreciation Report
Under BC’s Strata Property Act, most strata corporations with five or more strata lots are required to obtain a depreciation report — a forward-looking assessment of the building’s common property elements, their expected remaining service life, and the estimated cost to repair or replace them. Parkade waterproofing and concrete repair are among the most significant […]
Traffic Bearing Membranes for Parkade Decks – Complete Guide
A traffic-bearing membrane is the critical waterproofing layer in a parkade deck system — it must simultaneously function as a waterproof barrier and a durable wear surface capable of withstanding regular vehicle traffic. Selecting, installing, and maintaining the right system is one of the most consequential decisions in a parkade restoration project. This guide covers […]
What Causes Concrete Honeycombing and How to Repair It
Concrete honeycombing is a construction defect that appears as a rough, porous, void-filled texture in a hardened concrete surface — resembling the irregular open cells of a honeycomb. It occurs when aggregate particles are not properly surrounded by cement paste and mortar, leaving voids in the concrete matrix. Understanding the causes, severity assessment, and repair […]