Garage Floors
in Druid Hills.

Olmsted-Era Garages and a Century of Red Clay Movement

The carriage houses and detached garages behind Druid Hills' historic homes are among the most architecturally distinguished garage structures in Atlanta. Many were built contemporaneously with the homes they serve, in the 1910s through 1930s, which means the concrete they contain has been through a century of Georgia red clay seasonal cycling. The crack patterns in these structures are extensive by definition: a hundred cycles of wet expansion and dry contraction leave marks in any concrete slab, and Druid Hills concrete is no exception.

The prep approach for Druid Hills concrete acknowledges that history without being defeated by it. The diamond-grind process removes the surface paste and reveals what the concrete actually looks like below the accumulated staining and contamination. Cracks are assessed for movement status before repair material is selected. Active cracks receive flexible polyurethane filler. Stabilized cracks receive rigid epoxy injection. The entire prep phase is completed before any coating product is specified.

Druid Hills sits in DeKalb County, where the Piedmont red clay deposits are deep and the seasonal moisture cycling from Atlanta's fall and winter rainfall is significant. Slabs in Druid Hills can exhibit elevated moisture vapor emission conditions, particularly in the spring. The crew tests moisture before product specification on every Druid Hills project.

Historic District Standards and Garage Floor Design

Druid Hills' National Register of Historic Places designation and its local historic district status mean that exterior changes to properties require review, but interior and garage floor choices are typically within the homeowner's discretion. The architectural character of the neighborhood, Colonial Revival exteriors, brick and stone construction, formal landscape, tends to inform garage floor aesthetic choices toward the restrained and classic.

The full-flake blends in neutral, slate, and warm gray tones work well with the Druid Hills architectural palette. The in-home consultation brings physical samples to the garage so the decision is made in the actual space under the actual lighting. Metallic epoxy systems are also available for homeowners who want a more distinctive floor design in the garage of a historic home.

Every Druid Hills installation is backed by the Limited 15 Year Warranty. The free on-site assessment covers the full scope of the concrete condition and is available with no obligation.

Adjacent Emory and DeKalb County Neighborhood Context

Druid Hills neighbors Emory University and the Candler Park and Lake Claire communities of Atlanta. Our DeKalb County territory covers Druid Hills and the surrounding communities, including the Emory Village area and the residential streets that connect Druid Hills to Decatur and Morningside. The Georgia red clay subgrade that affects Druid Hills is continuous across all of these adjacent neighborhoods.

Contact us for a free on-site assessment of your Druid Hills garage floor. The crew evaluates the specific concrete condition of this historic DeKalb County district with the prep-first approach every old slab needs.