In this blog entry, the expert Atlanta concrete driveway installation and concrete driveway repair team here at Atlanta Concrete Solutions will detail the steps to take to determine if your cracked concrete driveway needs to be replaced, or if any damage with it can be repaired.
Concrete ages over tie, and experiences deterioration due to constant weight and pressure. If your concrete is cracking or buckling, you might wonder if it needs to be replaced fully or if it can be repaired.
Why do concrete driveways experience cracking?
Even if concrete driveways are durable, they often crack due to weather, as concrete is porous, easily absorbing water and experiencing damage in cycles of freezing, thawing, and heavy rain which cause concrete to expand and contract. Concrete that is not properly cured or poured ay easily become weak or degraded, making it essential to wait for the proper curing time before pouring driveway concrete. Furthermore, too much weight or pressure can cause concrete to buckle. Pay attention to the specific concrete PSI and if it can support all the vehicles that will be in the area.
Determining Severity of Concrete Cracking
Even small and tiny cracks can quickly turn to larger ones. Stay aware that any crumbling or cracks will drastically worsen once they show their face. If you cannot determine if a repair will remedy concrete cracking in the future, ask a professional Atlanta concrete contractor team for an expert opinion.
Can DIY concrete crack repairs be performed?
This isn’t a good long-term solution, even when using DIY concrete repair kits. Even small cracks indicate more broad structural damage, which is why we usually recommend the replacement of the entirety of your concrete driveway when cracking is seen.
Are there a particular amount of concrete cracks that are dangerous?
Even the appearance of a single crack indicates that more cracks will soon appear. Here at Atlanta Concrete Solutions we believe that even a single crack in your concrete driveway is a dangerous occurrence, and should be handled in as swift and efficient, and professional a manner as possible. We will rapidly repair any cracks in or on your concrete driveways in a totally efficient and convenient manner.