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1. 4 MUST KNOW Elements
Of Concrete Repairs
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2. Concrete, being one of the durable and long-lasting materials in the
construction products, faces wear and tear over a period.
Thus, for those who are DIY types and want to fix their floors or walls,let us
discover the answer after understanding the basic options of repairs and
replacement-
• Identification – Although being solid in nature, concrete can get
damaged under different circumstances. Due to the presence of
natural elements like moisture and temperature, the occurrence of
damage is quite common in concrete. The first step of concrete repairs
is to understand if it is a minor crack or the cracks are severe that could
arise major problems like the collapse of concrete slabs. Here are a few
to name-
• Plastic shrinkage cracks – Such cracks are usually short in length
but run deep within the concrete. Usually, this occurs if the
concrete solution has not dried properly. That is, the concrete on
the surface dries too rapidly than the concrete below.
• Hairline cracks – The next category of cracks are hairline cracks,
that are very thin in width but are usually very deep cracks. These
cracks develop over a period. Long after the concrete has
hardened, these gradually become harder.
• Immediate Solution – Whenever you have identified a problem, get it
fixed before it goes beyond repair. Devising an immediate solution will
save you from replacing the slab and resultantly save you lot of money.
As an immediate solution, take help of professionals who ensure using
the right tools and products to perform the right concrete repair.
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3. • Essential tools – So the next question arises is to determine the tools
needed for repairing such as a hammer, trowel and chisel. You will have
to start by cleaning the debris and unwanted stuff. For this purpose,
you will require a medium-sized nylon brush that will go easily and
deeply into the cracks. Then comes the most important part of the
process – repairing. The repair procedure depends on the type of
damage done. If the solution comes in a squeeze bottle, you will need
to use the knife repetitively to settle the solution.
• Similar colour – A concrete mixture changes its colour after drying . So,
every time the mixture is poured, it changes the colour. So getting an
exact match during the time of repair is almost impossible.
Solution
Looking at the damage, a question may arise either to repair the concrete or
to replace it. First and foremost, do not put it off! Delaying may not be
economically feasible. An expense made today will save you from a
substantial amount later as well as improve the usable life.
The ultimate decision depends on the severity of the cracks.
Here is the answer-
• If you observe that a repair will require more than two inches of
material, it would be wise to replace the concrete slab as soon as
possible.
• For repairs within two inches of materials, time is the prime
consideration.
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4. • The more you delay, the more is the space expected to get damaged
and beyond repair.
• Discuss the issue with a professional team and get the answer as soon
as possible.
We, at Mix Mud, offer you an experienced team of concrete repair
specialists and concrete repair services. Located in Sydney, Australia, we
render expertise to residential as well as commercial projects. Get a quote
now!
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