Best Concrete Setup for Snowmobile Parking and Storage Areas?

[AlbertAdams]

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a concrete parking and storage area for snowmobiles, and I want to make sure it holds up well in extreme winter conditions.

Since snowmobiles bring in snow, ice, and moisture, I need a surface that can handle freeze-thaw cycles, prevent excessive ice buildup, and remain durable over time.

Has anyone built a concrete pad or garage floor specifically for snowmobile use? What’s the best concrete mix and finish to prevent slipping and resist moisture damage? Also, is there anything special I should do to reinforce the slab to handle temperature shifts and heavy loads?

Looking forward to hearing your recommendations!

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a concrete parking and storage area for snowmobiles, and I want to make sure it holds up well in extreme winter conditions.

Since snowmobiles bring in snow, ice, and moisture, I need a surface that can handle freeze-thaw cycles, prevent excessive ice buildup, and remain durable over time.

Has anyone built a concrete pad or garage floor specifically for snowmobile use? What’s the best concrete mix and finish to prevent slipping and resist moisture damage? Also, is there anything special I should do to reinforce the slab to handle temperature shifts and heavy loads?

Looking forward to hearing your recommendations!

2% air entrained for exterior concrete.
6 or 6.5 sack mix.

4" thick.
Wire mesh embed.
Slope to drain into an area you don't mind having a pond / skating rink.

Tooled or saw cut control joints every 6-8'

Spread a surface hardener after doing a light broom finish.

If you have the bucks put heat tubing through the slab and run a glycol / boiler.

 

[volcano buster]

Will that mix stand up to new carbides?
I was thinking water draining tiles over the surface might make it last longer from abrasion but might not be in the plan.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Will that mix stand up to new carbides?
I was thinking water draining tiles over the surface might make it last longer from abrasion but might not be in the plan.

The surface hardener is the ticket.

It will still mark the surface but won't gouge it.