A hairline shrinkage crack under 1/8 inch is usually harmless, but a crack wider than 1/4 inch, a horizontal or stair-step pattern, or a crack that keeps changing needs attention. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Atlanta Concrete Company
A broom-finished concrete driveway uses shallow grooves, commonly about 1/16 to 1/8 inch deep, swept perpendicular to vehicle traffic to improve traction. It's the practical default for an Atlanta driveway … Continue reading
You've got a patio or garage project in mind, the forms are taking shape, and the concrete truck is probably the part everyone's watching. On site, though, the pour is … Continue reading
You notice the problem during an HOA walkthrough. One sidewalk panel sits higher than the next, a tenant has already complained, and rainwater collects beside the building entrance. The concrete … Continue reading
You notice it while taking the trash out: a thin crack near the window, white powder dusting the lower bricks, or a face that looks as though it's peeling. In … Continue reading
You notice it after a wet Atlanta spring: a jagged crack crossing the garage floor, a damp edge along the wall, or a driveway that has lifted near the street. … Continue reading
You're standing beside a residential pour in suburban Atlanta, watching the mixer truck swing its chute over the formwork. The crew spreads and vibrates the concrete while the finisher waits … Continue reading
You walk into the basement after a hard Atlanta rain and notice a jagged line climbing the concrete wall. The floor is dry, but the crack looks darker than it … Continue reading
Professional stamped concrete sealing typically runs $1 to $3 per square foot, so a 500-square-foot patio costs roughly $500 to $1,500 per cycle. That number is misleading if you treat … Continue reading
Light passenger vehicles can usually drive on new concrete after about 7 days, but the slab isn't fully cured until 28 days, and heavier loads should wait longer. The right … Continue reading