Four Signs You May Need To Change Your Concrete Surface!

● Voids are air gaps that can be found within theconcretesurface.Thesevoidsusuallyformas the result of settling and shifting the material duringconstruction.

● Voids are dangerous because they lead to cracks in your concrete, which makes it much more susceptible to damage from rainwater and snowmelt.

● Youcancheckforvoidsbytakingahammer out into your yard, tapping on different areas of your patio or driveway, and listening carefully. If youhearanechowherethereshouldbenone(or if tapping causes no sound at all), then you likely haveanissuewithvoidsunderneathyoursurface —and you may need to have it replaced soon by apavingcontractor!

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● Water damage – If your concrete is discolored because of water damage, then it’s likely that moisture has gotten into it and caused structural problems. This will be visible through cracksorpittingontopoftheconcretesurface.

● Salt damage – Salt crystals can get into cracks in your driveway or sidewalk and cause corrosion over time. This will usually leave white marks on your driveway or sidewalk where salt has been deposited from vehicles driving over it repeatedlyovertime.

● Chemical Damage – Chemicals such as acids can eat away at the structure of your driveway or sidewalk, causing discoloration as wellascreatingpittinginitsfinishwhichmakesit unsafefordrivingbarefootbecauseyoucouldfall throughthemeasily!

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Aslantedconcretesurfacecanbeasignofafewthings. Itmightbethattheconcretewasnotpouredintheright place or at all. Another thing it could be is that your surface has shifted over time, which can happen if you don’t have enough support below it. You can do minor repairs to level out the surface using something like a hydraulic jack or cement leveling compound. Still, if you are dealing with larger issues such as shifting foundationsormovingpipes,youneedtoreachouttoa pavingcontractor!

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