Why Is Parapet Rebuilding or Repair Important?

Because the parapet is the tallest portion of the building, it takes on the most severe weathering of the building and needs protection from the elements. Moisture penetration problems are the source of parapet deterioration

Parapet walls can be difficult to access or easily see, which is why many building owners, property managers and administrators don’t often know that their parapet walls need rebuilt or repaired.

Some indicators that your parapet walls may need repaired are:

• White efflorescence on the exterior of the brick (powdery white)

• Bulging or tipping walls

• Visible open mortar joints

• Water penetration on the interior of the building

• Roof detaching from the parapet wall