Concrete Repair
Whether you own a domestic or commercial property, taking care of your concrete is an important job. It’s one of the most durable and versatile man-made materials in the world. It’s used in everything from laying a patio to constructing motorways. While concrete is tough and hard-wearing it’s not completely indestructible. As with all materials, it’s prone to wither and crack. Over time, concrete can develop issues that need to be addressed.
What causes concrete damage?
Concrete that was poorly cured or made from poor-quality aggregates can develop issues. In older properties, the concrete used may not be of such high a quality as it is today now that the understanding of the material has improved. One of the principal reasons for issues with concrete is the corrosive effect of embedded reinforcing steel. This can result in cracking, delamination, and spalling. Water infiltration, and seismic issues can also lead to damage.
It can be difficult to determine the extent of the problem merely from looking at it. That’s why it’s important to ensure that any issues with concrete are looked at as soon as possible. The damage could be much more substantial than it at first appears.
Structure & Stability
Concrete repair is important for a number of reasons, not least maintaining the structure and stability of the building overall. If problems aren’t tackled, they can soon become significant, and ultimately could lead to serious problems. Concrete walls, slabs, and other structural elements are all prone to issues. Concrete is asked to play an important role in our buildings, therefore it’s important to keep it in good condition. Issues that are left to get worse can go on to create larger and more expensive problems to resolve.
Aesthetics
Compromised concrete can soon begin to look ugly. As well as improving the structure and stability of the building, concrete repair also helps to improve the appearance. Don’t let ugly, damaged concrete detract from the appearance of your commercial home or commercial premises.
How is concrete usually repaired?
The way in which concrete is repaired will depend on the extent of the problem. Firstly, a thorough assessment will be made of the concrete in question, looking at its overall integrity and finding out what caused the issue. Are those issues likely to present themselves again?
A range of advanced solutions and approaches can be used to repair the concrete depending on the extent of the problem and what the concrete is required to do. These can include surface repair, protection, stabilisation, strengthening and waterproofing.
Professional concrete repair
N Harris Building Contractors can identify your concrete problem, and then find the best solution to put it right.
If you’re having any issues with your concrete, delaying it can make the matter worse. Why not contact the experienced team at N Harris for a professional assessment?