Not all foundation cracks pose a threat to the structural integrity of your building. Shrinkage cracks, for example, result as the concrete cures. However, if the concrete was mixed improperly, cured too quickly, or not properly reinforced, greater problems could result.
A new asphalt driveway should not be open to public use for the first few days after it has been laid. It needs to settle and dry properly before anyone walks or drives on it. A little patience initially can save you plenty of time and money in the long run.
Concrete can be more than just the gray looking concrete that we are familiar with! Concrete can be stained different colors and even stamped into different shapes and designs to give the appearance of being different materials for much cheaper!
Did you realize it's possible to sand and stain concrete? Concrete refurbishment has actually become quite popular. New style stains can produce a number of interesting effects on both new and older concrete surfaces. These include floors, walls, driveways, walkways, benches, posts, and planters.
Adfreezing refers to a type of frost action in which soil freezes to the foundation surface. This can create heavy pressures that can vertically displace a foundation and split a basement at a horizontal mortar joint.
What two ancient structures in Rome are famous, in part, for being made of concrete before the invention of rebar? We'll give you a hint: They're about 2,000 years old. If you guessed the Coliseum and the Pantheon, you're right.
There are plenty of reasons to use concrete instead of asphalt for your driveway project. Have you ever tried to walk on asphalt on a hot, summer day? Concrete is a much cooler material.
If your concrete foundation is cracking and the surface is streaked with rust, you’ve got a problem. In combination, these two factors indicate water is penetrating into the foundation and internal steel reinforcements are deteriorating.
The average strength for concrete is about 3,000 pounds per square inch, or psi. Some concrete mixes have reached strengths more than 20,000 psi. This makes concrete strong, but, as a substance that can be poured, it is very versatile as well.
Any suspicious cracks that appear on your walls should be a matter of concern. In fact, you should have them inspected and evaluated right away because they might be a result of damage to your structure's foundation.
Curing of poured concrete is one of the most important aspects of a good pour, and it requires the greatest patience. If construction continues on concrete that has not been properly cured, it will fail.
If you plan to build a home in a busy neighborhood, chances are, you're going to have to put up with a lot of street noise. However, if you choose to use concrete construction, you can cut that noise down significantly.
While you may relish the time you get to spend working in your garden or lawn, you may still hate having to deal with stubborn weeds. If you don’t want to waste time pulling weeds from cracks in your driveway or sidewalk, we’re always happy to help you make repairs.
We can create foundations that are much more than flat chunks of concrete resting on the ground, or a stacking of cinderblocks. With our advanced technology and skill set, we can construct forms of varying heights, depths, angles, and slopes.
Since ancient times, concrete has been used to make forms that are, for all intensive purposes, custom-sized stones. This versatility makes concrete ideal for a variety of situations, and a concrete contractor can make sure the concrete fits it perfectly.
Early foundations were nothing more than concrete poured into short masonry perimeter walls. These supported the building’s wood-framed walls, called stem walls. Other slabs, called monolithic slabs, were created with a thickened perimeter that could act like a footing, eliminating the need for stem walls.
Post and beam (or pier and beam) foundations are extremely common in some areas of Texas. In most cases, the piers are drilled deep so they rest on solid rock to provide stability in regions with shifting clay soils.
When transporting ready-mix concrete, it is essential that the mixer trucks are in good order and that everything is accounted for. This is because equipment failure and lengthy delays might render the concrete unusable before it gets to the site.
Are you concerned that delays at the beginning of construction could cause issues later in the schedule? We’re always happy to work with you to ensure you have your concrete when it’s time to pour the slab.
If yours is a newly constructed home, the builder may have provided you with a warranty that provides coverage beyond your homeowner’s insurance. It should provide for foundation repair costs up to its expiration date.
Because concrete is a combination of materials held together with cement as a binder, it is often referred to by this one word term. Can you guess what it is? If you guessed that concrete is typically called an "aggregate," you're right.
If you’re laying concrete for a new driveway, make sure it is as level as possible. This will allow the concrete to cure evenly and help prevent cracks over time.
