If you’re not quite sure what parapet walls are, you’re not alone, because they are a residential feature which is used situationally to provide a barrier between residential and commercial structures. For the most part, a parapet wall serves as a barrier which prevents people from getting injured, and sometimes also protects against the spread of fires.
The most likely place for parapets to be installed are at the end of terraces, balconies, and other structures. Many residences in New York City have parapet walls installed because there are so many flat roofs adjacent to larger buildings. If you need any kind of repairs to your parapet walls, the best company to contact is Native Steps & Retaining Walls, because we have had extensive experience in carrying out repair work on parapet walls in the city.
There are a number of different types of damage which can occur to your parapet walls, especially if they had been in place for a very long time. One of the most common types of damage which occurs is water leakage, and this will happen after some part of the wall has been compromised, and water has a chance to penetrate and degrade that section of the wall. In some cases, parapet walls also begin to lean in a specific direction, often because they been subjected to strong winds, or in some cases because original construction was faulty.
Once we have assessed the damage on your parapet wall, we will discuss some options with you about how to proceed, and which might be the most cost-effective solutions which can be provided. In most cases, our trained professionals will be able to grind down any cracks and refill them with appropriate products that will restore their integrity.
Depending on the materials used in the original construction of your parapet wall, we will make every effort to match the repair materials to the original, so that a uniform look is presented. If it turns out that major structural damage has occurred with your parapet wall, we may advise you that a complete reinstall would be the best approach. However, that will always be your decision as homeowner, and we will carry out whatever repairs are necessary according to your wishes.
As with most types of damage which might occur to your residence, the sooner you notify us of damage to your parapet walls, the likelier it will be that we can carry out repairs in a prompt and cost-effective manner. Any damage which goes ignored for a long period of time will almost always worsen and become even more problematic for homeowner. As soon as you spot any signs of trouble with your parapet wall, please do contact us at Native Steps & Retaining Walls, so that we can deliver prompt and effective service to restore your parapet wall to its original status.
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