Concrete Slab & Foundation
As the old saying goes, a home is only as strong as its foundations. In fact this is true for any permanent structure or project. A concrete slab foundation is generally the most cost effective option when it comes to foundation requirements. They also offer less risk of damage in certain instances. This includes protection of pests and dangerous gas leaks as they do not allow for a crawl space beneath your homes floor. There greatest advantage concrete slab foundations offer when done correctly are their ability to outlast almost everything around them. So to get that concrete feeling let us sort your foundations.
The Advantages. Besides the above mentioned, concrete slab foundations have many other great advantages over other techniques. Firstly they reduce the damage which may be caused by flooding. This makes it especially useful for homes which are built in areas which receive large amounts of rain. A concrete slab foundation also saves on the cost of your building project as it reduces the steps that need to be completed during the laying of the foundation. It also takes a lot less time to dry which means less down time on the project. With many more advantages, it’s clear that concrete is usually the only way to go. The Disadvantages – Cracked Slabs. As with everything in life, there are also disadvantages to choosing a concrete slab foundation. The first of these and probably the most crucial is slap cracking. If not laid correctly at the beginning these cracks and cause major problems when it comes to your homes stability. These cracks are usually extremely expensive to repair. These cracks can be caused by soil displacement, earthquakes, tree roots and frozen ground. As this can be a major problem down the line we always encourage our clients to contact our experts at Concrete Pros, Bedford before they consider starting any new project that requires a concrete slab foundations. Slab-jacking. If the worst does happen and your slab begins to sink, never fear our slab-jacking experts are here. This highly technical process should only be attempted by a qualified and certified expert. Like the folks here at Concrete Pros, Bedford. The process basically involves filling the spaces under the sunken slab and forcing it back to its original position. Our experts use only the best equipment to drill access holes and then proceed to fill them with cement and other additives. This then helps the slab return to its original position with minimal risk to further damage. Using the Best Concrete Mix Matters - ALOT. One of the things we have learnt over the years is that no matter how well you design and pour your concrete slab, if the mixture itself is not correctly combined you will end up with brittle, weak and damaged slabs. Our experts always ensure we use exactly the right mixture to avoid any mishaps. When done correctly there is nothing that will your foundation the strength and durability of a concrete. Combined with its low cost and easy to handle properties we at Concrete Pros, Bedford have always maintained your home is only as strong as its concrete foundation. |
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