Brief
ACI and the International Concrete Repair Institute have many resources to help builders repair concrete — a process that involves thoughtful material selection, surface preparation and going beyond the symptoms of cracking to determine the scope of the problem. ACI also has a certificate program that covers ways to address cracking, spalling, reinforcement and surface repair.
Insight
There’s an old joke about life having only two constants. For concrete, one could argue that the punchline includes the potential of cracking and that every situation is going to be unique. But despite a project’s differences – large or small – some aspects ring true every time.
It’s estimated that the world is placing a New York City’s worth of concrete each year. For the concrete that has been and that which has yet to be placed, repairs and restoration will play a significant role. According to a report by Acumen Research and Consulting, the concrete restoration market looks to reach $26,414 million by 2030 – a significant value for a specific area of the concrete industry.
With major concrete infrastructure projects on the horizon and the ever-constant repair jobs happening every day, Concrete Contractor reached out to a few experts on concrete repair. Here are a few vital considerations regardless of whether the issue is structural, the reforming of an edge for a residential concrete step, injecting repair material into a crack, etc.
Determine the Cause
Ask yourself what’s causing the issue. Before the repair can begin, determine the cause of the problem.“You have to understand what is causing your issue first,” says Jeff Russell, regional vice president of sales for QUIKRETE. “Once you know what the cause is, you can then come up with your plan of how you’re going to remedy it.”
Should you determine the repair be caused by a larger issue, specialized contractors or engineers might need to be contacted to review the situation. Remember, communication is key – especially with the owner.
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