Concrete is a durable material that’s excellent for sidewalks, curbs, dumpster pads, and similar structures: durable, but not indestructible. Concrete repair is in every business owner, facility manager, or home owner association’s future. That’s just the way it is.
Freeze-Thaw Damage
We probably sound like a broken record, but winter, snow, and ice can wreak havoc on your pavement. Period. With the help of our good ole friend the freeze-thaw cycle, water works its way into even the smallest cracks, freezes, expands, and widens cracks. And this happens countless times during the winter months here in Maryland where the temperature goes up and down more than a rollercoaster.
“Any time you have weather where it is 60 degrees one day and 20 degrees the next, you’re going to have a significant impact on the pavement,” warns Rob Morosi, spokesman for the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Snow Plow Damage
As helpful as snow plows may be, they can also be a nightmare on your concrete pavement. Because snow plow operators can’t always see what lies beneath that fresh coat of snow, they sometimes hit curbs, speed bumps, wheel stops, and signage.
De-icing Chemical Damage
De-icing chemicals can wreak havoc on concrete. These chemicals, while great for melting snow and ice, also “interact with concrete, resulting is cracking, strength loss, and eventually pavement failure,” according to a 2002 federal government-funded study. Click Here to learn more.
The Solution to It All: Concrete repair.
Concrete Repair throughout Maryland
At PTG Enterprises, we are experts at commercial concrete repair and our crews are extremely familiar with all types of concrete paving. Our knowledgeable estimators will inspect your pavement and make several suggestions to address the symptoms as well as the underlining problems.
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When concrete cracks there are several ways to address the problem:
- Crack repairs: When concrete cracks there are several ways to address the problem.
- Caulking During new construction, expansion joints are installed to allow shifting and movement of the concrete. Over time, the fill material rots and needs to be caulked. This helps prevent water intrusion.
- Trip Fall Hazards: As sidewalks settle or the ground beneath shirts, it sometimes creates what is known as trip and fall hazards.
To find out which form of Concrete Repair makes the most sense for you, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!
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