Concrete Facts

What are the advantages of choosing Concrete?

  • Concrete is a cost-effective, resilient material that can last decades when installed professionally and maintained.
  • Low maintenance - requires occasional cleaning and sealing.
  • Versatile - It can be molded into a variety of forms and sizes providing creative possibilities. 
  • Enhance it with aesthetic options for curb appeal.
  • Can increase your property's value.

Disadvantages  of Concrete

  • Cracking: Concrete is susceptible to cracks, especially if it is not properly reinforced or is subjected to temperature variations, shrinkage, or soil settlement.                                         What should I do if I realize my concrete is cracking?

Cracking is nearly unavoidable on most concrete surfaces. Concrete is a naturally thick substance and when it hardens, the increased pressure will over time cause a fracture. If you find a fracture of any size in your concrete, seek assistance from our experts. Our concrete experts will be able to repair the existing concrete or identify areas for replacement.

Concrete Crack Prevention

  • Proper construction practices during concrete installation, consolidation, and finishing are crucial. 
  • Adequate compaction and subgrade preparation. Compaction, usually done using compactors or rollers ensures uniformity and support. 
  • Proper drainage eliminates water collection and moisture-related problems. 
  •  Quality Control: The use of a well-designed concrete mix with the proper amounts of cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures to obtain the requisite strength, workability, and durability.
  • Adding additional cementitious ingredients can help improve the concrete's characteristics and lessen the possibility of cracking.
  • Control Joints: To regulate where cracks appear in the concrete structure incorporate control joints at specified points. These connections enable controlled cracking along specified lines, limiting the possibility of random fractures occurring elsewhere. Control joints' efficiency depends on their proper spacing and depth.
  • Reinforcement: Use steel rebars or fibers to increase concrete's tensile strength and reduce cracking. Reinforcement helps to disperse loads and prevents cracks from spreading and deepening.

What can you do to protect your Concrete?


  • Avoid Overloading: Prevent overloading of freshly placed concrete, especially during its early stages of curing. Excessive loads can cause localized stress concentrations and lead to cracking.
  • Regular Maintenance: Implement a regular inspection and maintenance program to identify and address any cracks that may develop over time. Prompt repair of cracks can prevent them from worsening and ensure the structural integrity of  concrete.


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