Start with conditions, not a product
A Charleston slab dealing with pluff mud, tidal groundwater, and hurricane-season humidity needs moisture testing, a contamination check, crack and joint condition, surface profile, cure temperature, UV exposure, and traffic load verified before any coating system gets chosen.
Build a complete scope
- Existing condition and likely cause of the problem
- Protection measures before any work starts
- Materials chosen for a Lowcountry coastal climate
- Permitting, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order pricing
Charleston context
Charleston includes historic masonry and frame buildings, raised Lowcountry cottages, postwar suburbs, and coastal infill. Flat low terrain, tidal flooding, hurricanes, salt air, wind-driven rain, high water tables, and persistent humidity make drainage and drying potential central.