DEAR TIM: I’ve got an odd problem. I have concrete spalling on a sidewalk that leads from my concrete driveway to my home. The concrete driveway and sidewalk were poured at the same time. The driveway ...
Concrete may be tough, but it’s not invincible—spalling, cracks, and surface wear can sneak up fast. With the right prep, patching materials, and sealing techniques, you can restore driveways, patios, ...
When concrete surfaces start to deteriorate, it’s called “spalling”. When you notice concrete flaking, chipping and cracking, that means your surface is spalling. It’s more common in colder climates, ...
I’ve got an odd problem. I have concrete spalling on a sidewalk that leads from my concrete driveway to my home. The driveway and sidewalk were poured at the same time. The driveway is in great shape, ...
Hawaiʻi’s rainy seasons may bring paradise, but they also bring unique challenges to homeowners: concrete spalling. We went to an active work site to speak with Jonny Santo Tomas from Structural ...
Spalled concrete joints are the primary problem for a concrete floor. Though the joint is necessary to control cracking, they do provide opportunities for damage by impact from work done on the slab, ...
Concrete repairs fail early when crews miss key prep and repair steps. Learn the most common mistakes that reduce durability ...
There are many possible causes of joint deterioration, the most common of which are joints that were never filled, joints filled with a joint “sealant” or insufficiently rigid joint filler, and joints ...