Lysle Garage Renewal – Work in Progress
By Frank Jad
A Major Step Toward Long-Term Preservation
The Lysle Garage rehabilitation is now well underway, with a comprehensive scope designed to repair, strengthen, and protect this vital community structure. The work is progressing across multiple phases, each targeting the key elements of the garage to ensure durability, safety, and cost savings for decades to come.
Scope of Work in Progress
1. Concrete Deck Renewal
Scarification and spall repair: Removing deteriorated surface concrete and replacing weak spots.
Overlay installation: Applying a new concrete overlay across large sections of the deck, reinforcing structural integrity while restoring a smooth, durable driving surface.
Expansion joints: Outdated caulk and failing joints are being removed and replaced. A Surtreat TPS II corrosion protection bonding agent is applied before installing new joint sealants, ensuring watertight performance.
2. Corrosion Mitigation & Long-Term Protection
Deck treatment: After surface prep, a three-part Surtreat system is being installed to protect new and existing concrete against corrosion.
Underside of deck: Loose concrete is removed, followed by application of TPS II and TPS XII, along with Surcoat latex-modified cementitious rebar protection—a critical measure for halting rebar corrosion and extending service life.
3. Steel Beam Reinforcement
Pressure washing: Cleaning steel members to remove contaminants.
Protective coating: Applying a VCI Primer at 6 mil thickness to shield structural steel from corrosion.
4. Drainage Improvements
Trench drain replacement: Installation of five new trench drains with fresh bedding mortar.
Optimized drainage slope: Ensuring proper flow toward downspouts to reduce standing water and prevent future deterioration.
Project Scale
Topside deck area: 39,415 sqft under treatment
Underside deck area: 68,288 sqft under treatment
Total contract value: $1.56 million
Lysle Garage Contract Agreement…
This investment represents a proactive approach to preservation—minimizing demolition, extending service life, and protecting public resources.
What This Means for the Community
The Lysle Garage project is more than just a repair job. By combining advanced chemical treatments with structural restoration, the work minimizes the amount of concrete removal and replacement, reduces future maintenance costs, and significantly extends the life of the structure.
This is preservation done right—a cost-effective, environmentally responsible approach that keeps critical infrastructure safe and serviceable.
✅ Next Steps
As the work progresses, expect visible milestones:
Completion of overlay installation on the main deck.
Full protection of exposed rebar and steel members.
Operational trench drains enhancing stormwater management.
We’ll continue to provide updates as the project moves toward completion.
Closing Note: This “Work in Progress” reflects the commitment of Surtreat and its partners to deliver innovative concrete preservation, corrosion protection, and structural renewal at Lysle Garage.
To learn more about how SURTREAT® solutions can restore and protect your concrete infrastructure, contact us at (412) 281-1202 or visit www.surtreat.com.