Plastic shrinkage cracking is commonly associated with hot weather concreting, but it can also occur when the surface concrete dries and shrinks because of rapid moisture loss. As the name implies, ...

Cracking is a natural, expected, and accepted behavior of concrete. However, cracks may affect the appearance, function, durability, service life, or more seriously, the structural integrity of the ...

My guess is that you are looking forward to a crisp concrete driveway, sidewalks and perhaps a patio. These are definitely assets, but their beauty can be compromised if random cracks mar the surface.

Discovering cracks in your concrete can be alarming, but not all cracks signal a serious problem. Some cracking is a normal part of concrete’s natural settling process, while other cracks indicate ...

A building superintendent turned professor used a bad experience placing concrete as the inspiration to develop a free, web-based application that tracks weather patterns and humidity levels to avoid ...

Don't replace your driveway, patio or basement floor—just resurface it.

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Q. This week: We had our driveway replaced in August of 2003 for several thousand dollars. It looked great and I was happy with the workmanship and care the company provided. However, in February of ...

Cracks in concrete should be repaired as soon as possible. Cracks can lead to water getting under the concrete and eroding the soil, and putting off repairs can lead to a more expensive repair or ...