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Maintaining a Concrete Wall
This information will help clarify and answer some questions. Type of concrete: Poured concrete foundations are created by pouring concrete into moldings. The footing for the foundation wall is generally wider than the wall, and it must rest on firm soil or on…
Tip: Repair Concrete Flatwork
Concrete is one of the most durable building materials, but it does require occasional repair and maintenance. Problems can be caused by outside forces such as freezing water, structural problems or surface damage, which is usually caused by improper finishing methods or poorly mixed concrete.…
Tip: Repair Concrete Steps
Problem Dangerous or crumbling concrete steps. Solution Rather than replacing the old steps with new steps, have the installer form the concrete into a pleasant winding walkway that is graded to the same level as your front door. This…
Tip: Condensation Test
A do-it-yourself test for condensation. If you think condensation might be the problem in your basement, there is a simple test. Securely tape a 10” x 10” piece of plastic wrap onto the basement wall in an area where you have noticed dampness, sealing the…
More Articles About Concrete, Brick & Stone
Taking Care of Your Chimney and Fireplace
Even Masonry Fireplaces Need Maintenance
Specialty Finishes for Concrete Patios and Other Flatwork
Installing Masonry Flatwork
Repairing Masonry
Concrete Injection Leveling Can Repair Flatwork
Tip: Repair Concrete Flatwork
Fireplace Efficiency
Fireplaces
Installing a Concrete Wall
Maintaining a Concrete Wall
Concrete Considerations
Installing Concrete
Tip: Repair Concrete Steps
Wunderbar Rebar!
Repair Cinderblock Foundation
Sinking Foundation
Expand Retaining Walls Around Driveway
Pouring Concrete Driveway or Walkway
Tip: Condensation Test
Tip: Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Concrete Sawing
Tuck-pointing
