Ask the Builder | How to Repair a Cracked Concrete Slab (Posted 2013- 08-07 09:12:41)Carter, Tim
When you’re getting ready to pour a concrete shed slab, selecting the right concrete mix is a critical decision that will affect the longevity and durability of your shed. Concrete comes in various mixes, each designed for different applications. Understanding the options will help you make an ...
Shrinkage cracks in a concrete slab or floormight need to be repaired to avoid water leakage from below or to stop radon gas entering the building. In the photograph shown here the floor was badly cracked from a combination of concrete shrinkage, settlement, and frost heaves (the building had...
First, let me be clear here; this is meant to repair decorative concrete pieces, like statuary or ornaments. Safety is always of the utmost concern so use common sense when repairing your specific concrete. Any concrete pieces that have a threat of falling should not be repaired with these i...
A professional, experienced contractor can repair the cracks in your concrete, and they can assess the damage and recommend the best solution for the job to ensure the crack doesn’t reappear. SUNDEK contractors have more than 50 years of experience, so we know how to address the nuances that...
“There are two categories of foundations; those that are cracked and those that are going to crack!” Richard Comeras President A-1 Foundation Crack Repair Inc. The most common reason why poured concrete basement floor cracks occur is due to settlement.Settlement usually occurs in newer homes,...
Building on the idea of scanning (x-ray or covermeter) mentioned above, with shoring to the underside of the slab around the perimeter of the proposed hole, it may be possible to jackhammer our the concrete in the 4'x4' area similar to a through slab concrete repair. Do not cut any ...
Information on how to prevent concrete from cracking provided by the Concrete Network. This includes major reasons cracking occurs, including excess water in the mix, rapid drying of the concrete, improper strength, and lack of control joints
The tack strips used to secure carpeting to a concrete slab are equipped with small, hardened nails that penetrate and grip the concrete. These small nails must be pried out as the tack strip is removed, and they typically chip out the concrete gripped b
Soil settlement under a garage floor, perhaps aggravatedby groundwater which can increase soil settlement, can lead to first hollowing-out of space below the floor and second, sudden collapse of the floor structure. How to find voids and settlement under a concrete slab: drag a chain?