2017

Two benefits of repairing or replacing damaged concrete kerbing

Concrete kerbing is quite robust; however, the freeze-thaw process that often occurs during the colder months of the year can sometimes cause it to crack. Shards of concrete can also break off if the kerb is hit by a heavy vehicle (such as a truck) whilst it is being parked. Replacing or repairing large patches of damaged concrete kerbing can be expensive. However, in most cases, the results of performing this type of work far outweigh the costs involved.…

3 Reasons to Use Precast Concrete in Your Nursing Home Construction

If you’re a nursing home industry professional looking to build a new home in Australia, one of the things you’ll want to talk to your construction team about is materials. It’s important to be well-informed about materials yourself so you can communicate your needs effectively to your builders. One of the best construction materials for a nursing home is precast concrete–panels, slabs, and various forms of concrete that have been molded and cast off-site before being transported to your land.…

Hello! My name is Laura and this is my concrete care blog. You may not think that concrete needs a lot of care. After all, it is a super tough material. However, if you think this, you are wrong. Concrete can be affected by a range of problems. One of the biggest problems is concrete cancer. Concrete cancer occurs when moisture penetrates the surface of the concrete and causes the metal inside to corrode. I first learnt about this issue when I called in a concrete contractor to look at my crumbling concrete walls. He gave me some great advice which I would like to share here.