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PARGING RESTORATION

PROTECTION & CURB APPEAL FOR YOUR FOUNDATION

THE CALGARY CLIMATE

WHY PARGING FAILS

Parging is the cement coating on your foundation walls. In Calgary, it faces extreme stress. Understanding the failure point is the first step to a permanent fix.

1. FREEZE-THAW SPALLING

When snow piles up against the wall, concrete absorbs the moisture. As temperatures drop overnight, that water freezes and expands, literally popping the face off the wall.

2. EFFLORESCENCE

Notice white powdery stains? That is salt. Water moving through the concrete evaporates on the surface, leaving mineral deposits behind. It’s a clear sign of moisture intrusion.

3. STRUCTURAL CRACKS

As the house settles, hairline fractures appear. If left unsealed, water enters these cracks, freezes, and widens them, eventually threatening the foundation's integrity.

BEFORE & AFTER

RESTORATION RESULTS

Damaged Restored
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COMPLETE RESURFACING

Removed loose debris, installed wire mesh, and applied fresh grey cement parging.

Chipped Fixed
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CORNER REPAIR

Rebuilt structural corners using bonding agents and formwork for sharp lines.

THE SKELETON

Optional Fabric Lath

Many contractors simply smear new cement over old, dusty concrete. That repair will fall off in 12 months. We use a mechanical bond system.

  • Optional Fabric Lath We mechanically fasten a Fabric lath to your foundation. The new cement grips onto this skeleton.
  • Chipping & Prep We don't cover up rot. We hammer-chip away all loose and failing material until we hit solid concrete.
THE FINISH

POLYMER-MODIFIED CEMENT

The Problem: Standard sand-and-cement mixes are brittle. When the ground freezes and your foundation shifts slightly, standard cement has no "give." It cracks immediately.

The Solution: We use advanced parging mixes fortified with acrylic polymers. These additives act like a glue that creates a tighter bond to the wall and gives the cured cement flexibility to handle Calgary winters.

FINISH SPECIFICATIONS

AVAILABLE TEXTURES

We match the existing architectural style of your home.

SMOOTH FLOAT

A clean, sandy finish created with a sponge float. This is the modern standard for new builds and provides a minimalist aesthetic.

CALIFORNIA

Also known as "Knockdown" or "Trowel Finish." A textured, stucco-like appearance that hides minor imperfections.

ROCK DASH

A traditional aggregate finish with small stones embedded in the cement. Common on older Calgary homes.

EXECUTION

THE 4-STEP WORKFLOW

01

DEMOLITION

Hammer-chip loose debris to solid concrete core.

02

OPTIONAL MESH

Install Fabric lath for mechanical anchoring.

03

BASE COAT

Apply polymer scratch-coat to fill voids.

04

TEXTURE

Float finish for a uniform, water-resistant seal.