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Eric Minnick’s Concrete will gladly repair any color delamination, surface spalling and significant cracking that occurs as a result of poor workmanship. However, it is important to keep in mind that while we do use techniques like wire, rebar, mesh, and control joints to help prevent and delay this cracking, concrete is a natural substance that is prone to cracking. It’s not a matter of if, but when.

Concrete is one of the most long lasting, economical building materials ever devised by man. When placed properly and in the right application it will last a long, long time. However, nothing good lasts forever and concrete is no exception. It will crack; it is just a matter of when. Take a look at the sidewalk, the driveway, even the floor in stores where the concrete is not covered with tile. They have cracks. Some of those cracks appeared within hours of pouring. Others took many years to develop. 

It is important to know the way the pros avoid at least some types of cracks. In addition to the wire, rebar, and mesh mentioned above, they also use control joints. Control joints are basically an acknowledgment that concrete will crack. The control joints can help to eliminate cracks or, in a worst case scenario, channel where the cracks will appear. Have you ever notice how your sidewalk or driveway has either dividers essentially making several slabs out of one big slab or it has cuts running through it every 3 or 4 feet? These are control joints. There is no set pattern for how often you need these. There are a lot of factors involved here, and this is why it’s so important to hire an experienced professional to help you with your concrete project.