Concrete Repair & Resurfacing
There are essentially 3 different types of repairs that we are going to be able to handle. With resurfacing serving as one of the popular techniques that we use to upgrade an existing concrete surface. The 3 types that we talk about are simple repairs. These usually involve just sealing simple cracks and going about our day. The second level of repairs can involve removing the slab altogether and working on the original terrain to then replace the concrete slab. The third level is one where we are going to be updating the entire surface and giving it a completely different look.
Simple Repairs Why They Work
When you are just dealing with a couple of cracks that are mainly due to the age of the surface we can make simple repairs on your concrete. While making sure that the final product isn’t necessarily a patched up concrete surface. This is something that we are very against. Just doing a poor job on cracks to the point where it looks like a giant scab. Our simple repair jobs can work because they provide a long term solution that doesn’t look like a concrete band aid.
Finding The Source Of A Problem
One of the things that we don’t ever want to do is mistake a real issue for a simple one. When we spot cracks in the concrete and other signs of problems we want to find the source of the problem. Usually we can look into other elements as well to determine if it’s a big issue that we are dealing with. For example if puddles seem to form out of nowhere. That’s usually a clear sign of a problem brewing underneath the concrete slab. We can go into the slab and spot the source of the issue to get it fixed.
Taking The Resurfacing Route
When is resurfacing a viable option? For the most part the surface has to be more or less intact. Some signs of wear and age are normal. If you didn’t have this you probably wouldn’t be looking into resurfacing in the first place. The simple description of a surface that can be a perfect candidate for resurfacing would be a concrete area that looks dull, and has seen better days. Yet, it doesn't necessarily feature a ton of cracks or other problems that could be evidence of major structural damage. When we find a surface that essentially meets that criteria, resurfacing is going to be on the table as a viable option.
Upgrading The Entire Area
This isn’t something that we are going to push on anyone who is coming to us for a repair. We do feel though that it’s important to point out to people that this is a possibility. If you are going to get an area repaired maybe you want to add a stained concrete finish. It can actually be a great way to mask some of the repairs as we just talked about.
