Jun 8 2009
Concrete repair has long been a viable alternative to tearing out and replacing old, cracked concrete surfaces. As the country gears up for a summer of entertaining, now’s the perfect time to repair and revitalize those worn surfaces with today’s innovative techniques. ConcreteNetwork.com has recently updated its concrete repair section with information on fixable surfaces, an endless list of repairing procedures, concrete resurfacing and more.
Repaired Walkway: Before and After
Traditionally, it was thought that if concrete was cracked, uneven or discolored it had to be torn-out and replaced with an entirely new slab. As detailed on the site, there are many other alternatives worth exploring that can save homeowners time and money, like concrete resurfacing.
Resurfacing concrete with an overlay system is a practical way to improve existing concrete surfaces. Not only is it an affordable alternative to replacing the entire slab, but the site explores numerous decorative concrete applications that can be incorporated with the overlay to completely transform the standard gray surface.
Not all concrete, however, can be replaced. There are some instances where the concrete surface cannot be saved by traditional repair methods, and these instances are also outlined on ConcreteNetwork.com. There are three main conditions that can be present that will require full replacement of the slab, which include: widespread, deep cracks; sunken concrete; frost heave. For more information visit ConcreteNetwork.com.
Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 10 million people visit ConcreteNetwork.com per year to research, get ideas and to find a contractor.
The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find a Concrete Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by more than 20 types of decorative concrete work in over 200 regional areas throughout North America.