After a year of saving and debating, I have decided to go with RaceDeck. I took advantage of their father's day special today and placed my order. I had previously considered epoxy, but decided that the prep work was more than I wanted to do on my own. However, I'm wondering if some very basic prep work will be needed.
I live in Ohio and see all four seasons. In the rain and winter, I just pull the car in and let whatever water falls where it may. I only need to hose out the dirt/residue once per year. I plan to do the same with the RaceDeck. On the advice of one of the company reps, I will have the free-flow tiles under my car, to prevent water from spreading too wide if too much falls off at once. I don't wanna step on wet spots when running out to the garage for various things
This means the water will continue to fall on the concrete and slowly work it's way out the door. I believe that what's on the floor (where it hasn't worn off) is simply a floor paint, but where it is, the water does sit on top and flow easier. On the bare spots, though, the water seems to be absorbed much more readily by the cement. Of course in the winter, this water will be salty. If I allow this to continue, will there be any damage caused, or is concrete designed to take in and give off type of moisture without real issue?
I've never had an issue of oils/fuels/other chemicals on the floor aside from what would be picked up with winter snow, so I don't foresee the need to protect against anything like that... just the water/salt water.
Second, what do people suggest along the edge of the floor along the wall (mine is cinder block) to cover the expansion space. Finally, do people recommend sealing the expansion joint where the floor meets the wall with a silicon type substance?
Thanks for your help, guys.
I live in Ohio and see all four seasons. In the rain and winter, I just pull the car in and let whatever water falls where it may. I only need to hose out the dirt/residue once per year. I plan to do the same with the RaceDeck. On the advice of one of the company reps, I will have the free-flow tiles under my car, to prevent water from spreading too wide if too much falls off at once. I don't wanna step on wet spots when running out to the garage for various things
This means the water will continue to fall on the concrete and slowly work it's way out the door. I believe that what's on the floor (where it hasn't worn off) is simply a floor paint, but where it is, the water does sit on top and flow easier. On the bare spots, though, the water seems to be absorbed much more readily by the cement. Of course in the winter, this water will be salty. If I allow this to continue, will there be any damage caused, or is concrete designed to take in and give off type of moisture without real issue?
I've never had an issue of oils/fuels/other chemicals on the floor aside from what would be picked up with winter snow, so I don't foresee the need to protect against anything like that... just the water/salt water.
Second, what do people suggest along the edge of the floor along the wall (mine is cinder block) to cover the expansion space. Finally, do people recommend sealing the expansion joint where the floor meets the wall with a silicon type substance?
Thanks for your help, guys.
