Have you noticed holes, cracks or signs of aging in your commercial property’s concrete path or driveway? Concrete can get damaged by elements of weather causing them to wear over time, and heavy items such as vehicles and dumpsters may cause cracks and other damage. The cold and wet weather is especially hard on concrete. Therefore, you will likely notice long cracks and deeper holes during spring and winter.
When do you replace the concrete slabs? To what extent should you repair your property’s damaged concrete driveways and pathways? We explore when each of these actions is appropriate.
When to repair concrete
You should repair concrete slabs at your Midwest commercial property when the issue at hand is minor and the damage does not compromise the integrity of the slab. You should also check if the issue can be corrected effectively by repairs. When in doubt, contact an experienced concrete professional like A1 Professional Asphalt & Sealing to assess the concrete.
Issues that can be repaired include:
- Blistering
- Staining
- Discolorations due to exposure to the hot sun
- Minor cracks on the surface
- Small holes
- Broken steps or chipping at the edge
When to replace the concrete
It is a better option to replace slabs on your commercial property’s patio, driveway or pathway if the issue is hard to repair, may cause injury, could affect the slab’s integrity or there are several minor issues on the same slab. Some of the issues that require replacement include:
- Multiple large cracks on the same block
- Huge potholes that take up over a third of the slab
- Huge, uneven surface
- If the slab was installed incorrectly in the first place
- Inability to bear the weight that passes over it
Are your concrete pathways prepared for spring? If there are already cracks, holes or other types of damage, they may not make it through the season. Get the concrete slabs repaired or replaced fast before the wet season begins. Contact A1 Professional Asphalt & Sealing for a free estimate and advice.