stadium waterproofing
High-Performance Polyurea Waterproofing Technology For Stadium Protection
PROTECTING HOME-
FIELD ADVANTAGE
There are few things that have captured the love and attention of human beings around the world and across time, like that of sports. Soccer, basketball, baseball, football, hockey, cricket, boxing – and the list goes on. Whatever the game, for all of recorded human history, sports have been a dominant cultural force, and at the center of countless lives. For the biggest players and the most legendary matchups, sporting events are held in large stadiums built to hold up to over 100,000 fans. Feats of engineering, modern stadiums are a testament to human ingenuity, and must withstand enormous operational and environmental stress to stay game day ready. Among these myriad risk factors, water damage and infiltration are a stadium’s chief concerns. Effectively large containers, often with open or removable roofs and built largely of steel and concrete, stadiums are susceptible to excessive rainfall or high-moisture environments that threaten corrosion and irreparable structural damage. To protect stadiums from the dangers of water damage, high-performance protective coatings like polyurea can be used to insulate surfaces from their environment, keeping them safe and dry, come rain or shine.
WHY ARE STADIUMS WATERPROOFED?
Without proper water management and protection, stadiums are vulnerable to becoming nothing more than large buckets, ready to collect rainfall or suffer the consequences of high-moisture environments, much to the detriment of players, fans, staff, and of course, the stadium itself. While protective coatings can serve to protect, functionalize, or improve the aesthetics in large and small stadiums alike, they’re primarily used to waterproof surfaces to prevent corrosion and other types of water damage. High-performance coatings like polyurea can be applied to almost any surface, forming a waterproof and watertight seal that can resist corrosion and infiltration for up to several decades with minimal maintenance or repair. Without this additional layer of protection, stadiums remain susceptible to water damage that can negatively impact visitor experience or cause expensive and time-consuming rehabilitation that can even see stadiums close to the public.
POLYUREA STADIUM
WATERPROOFING
Since their development in the 1980s, polyurea coatings have been widely employed for numerous different private, commercial, and industrial applications. From industrial flooring to military blast mitigation, polyurea is an all-purpose technology that can protect almost any surface, in almost any environment. Polyurea is renowned for its superior strength and durability compared to traditional coatings, while also being far more flexible. These unique physical properties are paired with an ease of application and rapid curing times, afforded by their unique chemical structures and installation using high-pressure spray equipment. Most importantly for stadium waterproofing, polyurea is chemically inert, and forms a watertight seal on the surface of almost any substrate, including steel, concrete, and wood. This means that polyurea serves as a robust waterproofing solution, while also providing advanced protection against other common stress factors including forceful impacts, harsh abrasion, and UV radiation. To top it all off, polyurea is also safer and more sustainable than alternative technologies, as it’s made of 100% solids, with no solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Together, this makes polyurea the ultimate stadium waterproofing solution, ready to protect your local venue, or the home of your state’s favorite sporting teams.
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FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The choice between polyurea and polyurethane for stadium waterproofing comes down to strength vs. flexibility. Polyurea is often considered the better waterproofing technology, as it’s stronger and more durable, while also offering a superior watertight seal and moisture stability compared to polyurethane. However, for applications that prioritize flexibility, polyurethane’s combination of flexibility and impermeability can make it the better choice.
Stadium waterproofing is the process of applying an anti-corrosion barrier on the surface of stadium structures, including floors, roofs, and support structures. Stadium waterproofing has myriad benefits, namely including advanced protection against corrosion and water infiltration. Typically made of steel and concrete, waterproofing technology like polyurea can help ensure stadium’s remain ready for the big game, day after day, year after year.
Stadium’s vary enormously in size, built to hold anywhere between a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of spectators. Depending on their size, facilities, frequency of use, and many other factors, the cost of stadium waterproofing can range from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars, just like their capacities!
FIND OR BECOME AN APPLICATOR
If you’re ready to leverage the unmatched strength and flexibility of polyurea waterproofing coatings, partnering with ArmorThane can make all the difference. We’re industry leaders with over 35 years in the business, providing our suite of polyurea and polyurethane products and services to an expanding global network of customers and professional applicators. Our waterproofing products easily outperform alternative technologies, and are perfect for stadium waterproofing in all its facets, from floors and ceilings to stairwells and structural elements. And if you see the bigger potential of high-performance waterproof coatings, ArmorThane also offers comprehensive startup packages that make starting your own coatings business easy and affordable. With only a small initial investment and no profit stealing franchise models or other predatory practices, we’ll help you go from an industry outsider to a master of everything polyurea and polyurethane. So, if you’re ready to start your next coatings project, or want to seize the opportunity and become a coatings entrepreneur, contact us today! Our 24/7 customer service and technical support teams are always only one call away, ready to help with anything you need.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TYLER GLECKLER
I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.
