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Think about how many things in the built environment are made from concrete. Even just in your home, you may have a concrete foundation or concrete basement walls. Maybe you have a concrete pad or patio out back, and you probably have a concrete sidewalk leading to and past your home. Then, there's your greater community. There are likely concrete barriers to restrict where people park. Large, concrete buildings serve as schools, court buildings, and other community structures. The list goes on, but the point is, concrete contractors create all sorts of different structures. We're excited to write articles about them here.

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Concrete Restoration And Your Building

Many commercial buildings have a section constructed from concrete. This can be a small storage area or may be the full building. When you have a structure made of concrete, you will have issues at some point that may require concrete restoration. Here are some of those issues and how concrete restoration may help. 

Inspect the Concrete

The first step of any concrete restoration process is to inspect the concrete. This inspection looks for various issues. Water damage and water entering the concrete is one of the key issues the concrete contractor is looking for. They will also look for any damage, cracks, or signs of erosion. All of the issues found during the inspection will be noted and discussed with you prior to starting the repair process. 

Repair Stage

When you have discussed the current issues with your concrete, the contractor will begin the repair stage. This may mean demolishing some areas that are severely damaged. It may also mean filling in cracks and coming up with drainage options to help with erosion the concrete may experience. The contractors will not only repair what is damaged, but they will also look for ways to ensure the same damage does not happen again or, at least, is reduced. Repairs may take several days to weeks depending on the location and how far-reaching the damage is. For example, you may only have issues with one driveway area or you may have issues with an entire outbuilding or storage facility on the commercial property. Both will have much different time frames and likely much different damage. 

Sealant Stage

The final stage is to seal the concrete. This could mean putting a simple waterproofing layer on the concrete. However, there are other ways to seal the concrete that can include painting, waterproofing, and even exposure seals that would protect against sun damage. Your contractor will discuss the seal options based on the concrete, the area receiving concrete restoration, and your environment. Once you agree to the seal and type, your contractor will move forward and finish the last stage in the concrete restoration. 

If you are unsure about the current durability and integrity of your concrete structures, contact your concrete contractor. They can schedule an inspection of the property. This will help them determine if there are any issues that need restoration. They will also be able to decide what restoration needs to occur and when scheduling should begin. 

For more information on concrete restoration, contact a company near you.