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Concrete

Concrete is a major structural material in your home. It provides strength and durability for the foundation, driveway and walkways. While concrete requires minimal care, it should be kept free of accumulated dirt and debris. Oil and grease stains and standing water should be removed promptly. Concrete cleaners are available at home centers and hardware stores.

With the extreme variations of temperature and humidity in this area, minor cracks and surface color variations in concrete are normal and unavoidable. Small cracks, which are the result of contraction and expansion of the concrete are characteristic of concrete and do not affect its performance or durability.

The driveways and walkways in your home are designed for residential use. They are not designed to withstand extremely heavy loads. Do not permit large trucks and delivery vans to use your driveway.

Remove plant growth from the expansion joints when they appear. Left to grow, the roots of small plants expand and could crack or otherwise damage your concrete. If this happens, obtain patching cement from a hardware or home center and follow the directions on the package for proper repair. Patches in concrete will vary in color from the original material. This is normal and cannot be avoided.

If expansive soil conditions are present, your concrete slab may be designed with post-tension cable devices for added strength. The cables are under very high tension and must not be cut or broken. Do not drill or cut into your slab in any way. This can result in severe damage to your slab and personal injury. Notify Fieldstone Warranty Service if you have any questions about the post-tension devices in your slab.

Additional maintenance recommendations include:

  • Clean away oil and grease stains promptly.
  • Do not permit large trucks and delivery vans to use your driveway.
  • Do not drill or cut into your slab in any way.
  • Remove plant growth from expansion joints as they appear.
  • Insure adequate drainage away from concrete.