Elevated concrete deck construction provides critical floor and parking systems for multi-story commercial buildings across Dallas-Fort Worth. Property owners and developers rely on our expertise to deliver structural deck systems supporting upper floors, parking structures, and podium developments with the precision and quality these complex installations demand.
Our elevated deck capabilities span post-tension systems, conventionally reinforced slabs, and composite systems working with structural steel or precast concrete framing. Each system requires specialized formwork, shoring, and sequencing coordinated with your structural engineer's specifications.
For parking structures, deck waterproofing is critical. We coordinate with waterproofing contractors to ensure proper surface preparation, drainage slopes, and detail work that prevents water intrusion to levels below. Traffic-bearing membranes or integral waterproofing systems protect the structure for decades.
Formwork and shoring design requires engineering analysis to support wet concrete loads during construction. Our crews use engineered shoring systems with adequate capacity and reshoring sequences that allow form removal while supporting partially cured concrete above.
Property owners and developers work directly with our structural concrete teams who handle complete elevated deck packages including formwork engineering, reinforcement placement, concrete placement, and waterproofing coordination. One contract delivers structural decks ready for vertical construction above.
Why property owners choose us
- Structural concrete deck design with integrated waterproofing and drainage systems
- Post-tension or conventionally reinforced systems supporting live loads of 50-150 psf
- Coordination with structural steel, precast, or cast-in-place concrete framing systems
Project capabilities
We provide elevated deck construction including formwork installation, rebar or post-tension placement, concrete placement, and finishing. Our crews specialize in coordinating with structural engineers and other trades for proper embedments, penetrations, and load transfer details. We handle both cast-in-place and topping slab over precast applications with appropriate surface preparation.
What's included
- Formwork engineering and design
- Shoring and falsework installation
- Deck reinforcement placement
- Post-tension installation (when specified)
- Concrete placement and finishing
- Proper drainage slopes for waterproofing
- PT stressing and documentation
- Form removal sequencing
- Surface preparation for waterproofing
- Structural engineer coordination
- Complete deck documentation
Common project scenarios
- Mixed-use developer constructing podium parking deck for residential above
- Office building requiring elevated floor slabs for multi-story construction
- Parking structure developer building multi-level concrete deck system
- Hotel project requiring elevated pool deck with waterproofing integration
Frequently Asked Questions
- What elevated deck systems do you construct?
- We construct post-tension slabs, conventionally reinforced concrete decks, and topping slabs over precast systems. System selection depends on spans, loading, and structural framing. We work from your structural engineer's design.
- How do you coordinate waterproofing for parking decks?
- We coordinate surface preparation, drainage slopes, and curing requirements with waterproofing contractors. Proper concrete finishing and joint detailing are critical for waterproofing success. We ensure deck readiness for waterproofing installation.
- What is typical deck thickness for parking structures?
- Parking structure decks typically range from 7-9 inches for post-tension systems and 8-11 inches for conventionally reinforced decks. Thickness depends on spans, loading, and structural system per engineer design.
- Can elevated deck work proceed during winter months?
- Yes, though cold weather requires special precautions including insulated curing blankets and heated enclosures for temperature protection. We monitor weather and coordinate placement timing to ensure proper concrete strength development.