Here’s What you Should Know about your Concrete

Cracks

Cracks are the most common defects that occurs in concrete work. Although no one likes to hear it, and let alone say it. The truth is, all concrete surfaces do crack. The most common type of concrete cracking is what we call plastic shrinkage. This can be caused by multiple contributing factors. Concrete curing or drying up too fast, concrete poured up against an existing corner pointing into the slab, circular objects in the middle of the slab (drainage, pipes, etc).

Because concrete guarantees to crack, we combat the unsightly look of it by installing expansion joints. This is an intentional process of cutting a concrete slab into sections to alleviate the possibility of future cracking.

Maintenance

Your concrete work can look fresh and new as long as you want.

You’ve worked so hard to spend a portion of your finance on a beautiful driveway or patio. Why not keep it looking new? Because we live in the Pacific Northwest, we are constantly exposed to some unforgiving weather patterns. The rain, freezing temperature, along with the abundance of trees can instantly turn your new slab into a disappointment.

The good news is, maintenance work isn’t that difficult. And it’s fairly inexpensive to do on your own. Once every other year, perform a light wash using a 2500psi pressure washer to get rid of any residue. Then seal your slab with 2 coats using a concrete sealer. This sealer acts as a repellent against foreign debris that leads to mold and moss build-ups. This will ensure the longevity that your concrete deserves.