Systematic condition assessment of concrete facades and balconies exposed to outdoor climate

Abstract

Determining the condition of a concrete building or structure through periodic assessments during its lifespan is an essential part of proper maintenance. The repair methods of concrete facades and balconies are selected primarily on the basis of their technical condition. The information on the deterioration level of structures provided by a condition assessment assists in the selection of appropriate repair methods and assessment of related risks and service life of the repair. The content of a condition assessment is to be such that set goals are achieved. Usually the aim is to determine the repair or maintenance need and safety of structures. To achieve that, the deterioration and performance defects of structures need to be established. Concrete facades and balconies can be subject to several types of deterioration. Thus, the existence, scope, location, degree, impacts and future progress of deterioration need to be determined in each case. The wide variation in the level of deterioration between dif...