Concrete can crack for a variety of reasons. If it isn’t installed properly, it will eventually crack. Improper installation includes everything from having the wrong amount of water in the mix, poor conditions that caused the concrete to dry too quickly, missing control joints and more. Howe...
Injection epoxy is designed for solid concrete, not concrete block (cinder block), brick or other porous masonry materials. The thinness of the epoxy can be a complicating factor: It's nice for filling small cracks, but if a crack runs all the way through a wall or slab, the epoxy can ...
How to Fix - and Prevent - a Curving Concrete Porch SlabCarter, Tim
In my ‘design’ mind making things without the use of a kiln is great! Since concrete pieces like sculptures and statues stay out during the winter they do freeze. The common problem of breakage happens when water gets into the concrete, freezes and therefore expands to crack the concrete....
Washout, drying, shrinking and poorly compacted soils are some of the reasons that concrete can settle and crack, leaving you with an uneven surface. Critters can dig beneath and case voids. Also one often overlooked cause is underground plumbing leaks. If you have under-slab piping, slow leak...
Choose A-1 Foundation Crack Repair Inc. Looking for solutions to protect your concrete slab or concrete driveway from water damage?A1 Foundation Crack Repair Inc. uses advanced methods to seal cracks, apply durable polyurethane materials, and harden vulnerable areas, ensuring long-lasting protection...
Polish or Tile Your Concrete Slab Floors Plain concrete slab floors are not sophisticated, but colour dyes can be incorporated to provide a unique accent. One of the benefits of installing concrete slab floors is durability. Also, polishing a concrete floor might enhance the slab with a lasting...
Pipe Burst in the Basement Repairing pipes in a basement is normally between$200 and $600but will be$500 to $4,500if pipes are under a concrete slab. In most cases, the pipes need to be replaced. Basement pipes burst due to drops in temperature or major clogs. It is important to shu...
Chisel away loose concrete from the crack and clean out all debris. When the crack is dust-free and dry, apply an expandable, silicone-based concrete sealant, such as Geocel and smooth it onto the edges surrounding the crack. Allow it to dry completely before replacing the soil (see Resourc...
RedGard® Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane can be applied at a coverage rate of one gallon per 55 square feet (equal to a dry film thickness of 15 mils) for general waterproofing.Tile Installation RAIMONDI RAI-FIX SAFETY CLIPS LT6AT120 (part #299 6MM)The stainless steel LT6A...