Parging Replacement Edmonton
Full foundation parging renewal for older, heavily deteriorated or repeatedly repaired parging in Edmonton and surrounding communities.
When Parging Replacement Makes Sense
A full recoat or replacement is usually the better option when deterioration is widespread and isolated patches would leave too much questionable material in place.
- Large areas are hollow, loose or delaminating
- The foundation has many older patches or mismatched repairs
- The existing finish is heavily weathered, uneven or breaking down
- Paint or previous coatings interfere with a reliable new finish
- One or more full elevations need a consistent renewed appearance
What We Mean by Parging Replacement
Replacement does not mean removing sound material just for the sake of exposing bare concrete. We remove loose, hollow and delaminated parging. Sound, firmly bonded material may remain where it provides a suitable base after preparation. The included elevation is then prepared and recoated to produce a continuous finished surface.
Surface Preparation Is the Critical Step
A durable recoat depends on the condition of the surface beneath it. We remove failed material, clean and prepare the retained substrate, use compatible bonding products where appropriate, and reinforce cracks or transitions when required before the new cementitious parging is applied.
Why Recoat an Entire Elevation?
When deterioration is spread across a wall, repeatedly patching individual spots can leave a foundation looking pieced together and can keep pushing the next repair only a few feet away. Recoating the included elevation provides a more uniform appearance and allows the preparation to be addressed as one complete scope.
Texture, Colour and Existing Conditions
We apply a consistent hand-finished texture across the included area. New cementitious material can cure to a different shade than older adjacent parging, especially where only selected elevations are renewed. Final appearance is also affected by the existing substrate and previous coatings.
Movement and Drainage
New parging renews the exterior finish, but it does not stop structural movement or correct drainage, grading or waterproofing problems. If those conditions are causing the failure, they may need separate correction.
30-Year Transferable Warranty
Qualifying parging replacement work is backed by our 30-year transferable warranty, subject to the written terms and exclusions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Parging Replacement
Do you remove all of the old parging?
We remove loose, hollow and delaminated material. Sound, well-bonded parging can remain where it is suitable to be prepared and recoated.
How do you know when replacement is needed?
We look at how widespread the bond failure is, how much of the existing finish is hollow or separating, the number of previous repairs and whether the remaining surface provides a dependable base.
Is a full recoat better than patching?
When failure is widespread, usually yes. A full recoat gives us the opportunity to address the preparation across the entire included area and provides a much more consistent finish than numerous individual patches.
How long does new parging take to cure?
Cementitious parging continues to cure after it has set and reaches full cure over approximately 28 days. Normal colour variation during curing is expected.
Is replacement covered by the 30-year warranty?
Qualifying replacement work is covered by our 30-year transferable warranty, subject to the written warranty terms and exclusions.
Repair or Replace?
Send us photos of the foundation and we can recommend the appropriate scope based on the condition of the existing parging.
