Frequently Asked Questions
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Concrete FAQs
In our experience we have found many drives on houses are inadequate. These drives tend to be around 4″ in thickness. Due to the stresses placed on the concrete from moving and parked vehicles, the concrete should be a minimum of 5″ and contain Fibers or Steel Mesh for additional strength. The cost difference between 4″ and 5″ adds about 20% to costs but will increase the load capacity almost 50%.
Removal of a concrete drive typically takes a day to break up the existing concrete, prepare the base adequately, and set the forms. Dependent upon the size of the driveway Day 2 may be when concrete is placed and finished if it can not be accomplished in the first day. Removal of forms does not take place until the concrete has cured for at least 14 hours. After removal of forms you can walk on the driveway. It takes about 5 days for the concrete to be sufficient to accommodate the weight of a car. The concrete does not reach material design strength until 28 days. After this time a heavy truck can be accommodated.
The short answer is no – Each project is unique. There can be elements that may interfere with construction requiring a specific approach to mitigate damage or costs. We investigate the site, measure the drive and any additions you may wish to make, to accurately determine the quantity of materials, and level of effort to meet your needs.
Joints are necessary in concrete construction to minimize cracking. Concrete subjected to the outside elements expands in heat and contracts in cold. Joints control where cracking appears. The maximum joint spacing is 10′.
Most concrete cracks usually occur due to improper design and construction, such as: omitting of control joints, improper jointing, improper base preparation, using high slump (very wet) concrete or addition of water at the site, improper finishing, and inadequate curing. Concrete will contract slightly as it hardens, therefore, proper spacing of joints is most important. Additionally the placement of a sealer on the concrete surface will protect the surface from damage from chemicals and salt.
The two primary types used for plain concrete are hard-troweled and broom finish. Trowel finishes are generally used indoors where a smooth, hard and flat surface is required. Broom finishes are used for exterior concrete such as drives and sidewalks, resulting in a slip resistant surface.
Pool & Spa FAQs
Renovation may include all or part of the following:
- Resurfacing Plaster
- Tile Replacement or Resetting
- Coping Replacement or Resetting
- New or Replacement Decking Around Pool
- Painting of Pool
- Replacement of Skimmer Tanks
It is very easy to determine if your pool or spa needs renovation.
- Are tiles loose or falling off?
- Is the plaster rough, cracked or discolored?
- Is coping loose, cracked or falling off?
If yes is the answer to any of these questions then contact us!
We renovate fresh water pools, saltwater pools and spas that are connected to your main pool. We do not work with freestanding hot tubs. We also do not work on pools with liners.
Cracks can form in the pool allowing water to seep in to the ground. This needs to be repaired quickly as the pool can pop out of the ground if the water pressure in the ground is high enough to lift the pool. Resetting a pool is much more expensive than repairing cracks and plaster application.
We will work with you at your convenience to provide a free estimate.