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Here are some tips for keeping your concrete in pristine condition.
As cars travel over concrete, they often leave little reminders of their presence after they leave. Whether it’s from a sudden stop or high-quality tires, these marks do affect the overall look of your concrete. Your parking lot is one of the first parts of your property that people see, so of course, you want it to be in top condition. Remember these tips for keeping your concrete in pristine condition. (more…)
For concrete to retain its integrity and durability, proper installation is always required.
The proper installation methods make a huge difference with every construction project, and installing concrete is no different. What does proper concrete installation look like and how can you ensure that you use a contractor that follows the best practices? Read on! (more…)
When concrete is discolored or begins to crack, it needs repair.
Concrete is generally a fairly easy material to manage and care for. However, it’s important to know that you can experience big problems and major concrete repairs if your concrete was not properly laid. These common problems include discoloration, shrinkage, and scaling. Here’s a list of common concrete issues.
Spring is finally here, and we hope the worst of the winter weather is behind us, especially after the last series of cold fronts. We’d get snow dumped on us, have it stick around for a week melting, and then when we thought it was finally over another cold front would sweep through leaving us with another half foot of snow. The rapid changes in temperature and precipitation have done a number on the asphalt and concrete in the area. If the unpredictable Maryland weather’s been the source of concrete heaving and winter damage to the concrete on your property PTG Enterprises can help you. (more…)
Like asphalt, concrete is a durable material excellent for sidewalks, curbs, dumpster pads, and so much more. Concrete holds up exceptionally well to the elements. However, over time, even the toughest concrete surface will crack.
Cracking can be the result of one or a combination of factors such as drying shrinkage, thermal contraction, subgrade settlement, and applied stresses.
According to the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) of North America, “there are two guarantees with concrete. One, it will get hard and two, it will crack.” When this happens, it not only detracts from the overall look of your property, but it can become a safety hazard, as well.
Unfortunately, cracking cannot be prevented, but it can be significantly reduced or controlled with proper repairs.
Concrete Repairs from PTG Enterprises in Baltimore, Maryland
Patrick T. Gillen III, the owner of the Baltimore, Maryland-based asphalt and concrete paving company PTG Enterprises has a general rule of thumb for assessing concrete cracks.
Patrick’s Rule: Can you stick a quarter in it?
If you can stick a quarter in a crack, it needs attention as soon as possible. But what are your options? When concrete cracks there are several ways to address the problem. The knowledgeable estimators at PTG Enterprises will analyze you specific situation and present options to address the symptoms as well as the underlining problems.
PTG Enterprises are experts with commercial concrete jobs.
If you have any further questions about our blog, “Concrete Cracks: How Much is Acceptable?” 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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