Concrete surfaces on your home’s exterior will make or break its curb appeal. If your concrete Sidewalk, driveway, patio, or pool deck breaks, falls, or discolors, it not only looks terrible, but it may also depreciate the value of your house. Concrete slabs that have been sunken or heaved can create tripping hazards and increase your liability as a homeowner. And, in many instances, do-it-yourself concrete patching will not suffice.
The most common concrete problems include:
· Sinking, cracked concrete driveways
Allowing a broken driveway to deteriorate further is not a good idea. Our concrete driveway repairs use PolyLevel, a special expanding foam, to quickly reinforce concrete and hold it that way for years. Driveways are subjected to a great deal of weight and shifting weather conditions, and general wear and tear. Concrete slabs will break and sink if the soil underneath them becomes unstable or if a void forms. A gap under a concrete driveway slab may be caused by several factors, including erosion from rainwater or gutter runoff or a rotted tree root. Erosion can be caused by clogged gutters, poorly built downspouts, and inadequate yard drainage. Unevenly compacted dirt fill underneath the slab may also cause voids beneath the concrete. We will repair your driveway no matter what caused it to sink, settle, or crack. Uneven driveways are not only unsightly, but they’re also a tripping hazard for your relatives, visitors, and neighbors.
· Uneven Pool decks
Pool decks made of concrete are subjected to a lot of violence. A concrete pool deck slab will crack and sink if the soil supporting it becomes problematic. Space beneath the concrete can be caused by various factors, including erosion from rainwater or pool water. Poor yard drainage and poorly compacted dirt underneath the slab will intensify the erosion and create voids underneath the concrete. Uneven pool decks will cause tripping hazards for you, your visitors, and your neighbors.
· Uneven Sidewalk Slabs
Sidewalks are subjected to a great deal of violence. When the soil supporting a cement sidewalk slab becomes weak, it may crack and sink, requiring repair. A gap under the sidewalk slab may be caused by various factors, including erosion from rainwater or a rotted tree root. Poor yard drainage and poorly compacted dirt underneath the slab will intensify the erosion and create voids underneath the concrete. Uneven sidewalk slabs can cause tripping hazards for you, your visitors, and your neighbors.
· Discoloration and Flaking Concrete Driveway
Since driveways see a lot of traffic, surface flaking from freeze-thaw cycles or discoloration from oil or ice-melting chemicals is normal. Having us is a simple way to give your driveway a fresh look. Improper construction methods or stains from products such as vehicle fluids and cleaning chemicals may cause light or dark patches on concrete. To remove extreme discoloration, more potent chemicals like hydrochloric acid or diammonium citrate may be needed. Since these ideas can exacerbate issues if misused, it’s a good idea to seek advice from a concrete expert before implementing them.
· Sunken Pavers in a Walkway
For patios and walkways, concrete pavers are a standard option. They provide a smooth, sturdy surface in various colors and textures when laid over a bed of sand for stability. Unfortunately, the sand underneath the pavers will change over time, be eroded by flowing water, or sink, leaving an unsightly depression in the center of the earth.
· There are some broken concrete edges on the Sidewalk
Owing to a combination of heavy traffic, freeze-thaw cycles, and clumsy lawn equipment operators, the edges and corners of steps and stairs are particularly vulnerable to breaking off over time.
· Buckling
If you have large trees on your land, their roots can grow underneath your concrete slab, causing it to crumble and break. Heat exposure and severe freeze-thaw cycles may also cause the material to buckle. The only way to fix this form of damage is to remove the damaged concrete and any roots that may have contributed to the issue. You should then apply a large patch to prevent the buckled region from cracking and splitting adjacent structures.
These are some of the more common concrete problems that threaten the structural integrity of the concrete. Other typical concrete issues that influence the aesthetics of concrete include discoloration and crazing. These issues can be avoided by being aware of the most common concrete placement mistakes and oversights, regardless of the type of problem.