These are the main reasons for concrete cracks Why do cracks appear even in newly poured foundations? Why is my building cracking, did I receive substandard workmanship or products? These are some common questions from the saddened house owners. Our homes are built to be resilient to many things but they tend to wear down and show imperfections and cracks after some time in the same way we show signs of age through wrinkles. Calling concrete crack repair experts earlier should save you a lot of money and stress. Here are a few reasons for the concrete cracks Shrinkage Concrete shrinkage may occur for different reasons throughout a structure’s life cycle. This shrinkage can be controlled with properly placed reinforcing steel and stress-relieving joints. Shrinkage can happen due to the evaporation of excess mixing water. Rapid concrete drying Rapid drying of the concrete slab will increase the possibility of cracking significantly. Corrosion of the steel reinforcement The rebars may corrode under certain conditions, forming rust and resulting in cracks.
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