Concrete Cancer and Spalling Repair
If you are having trouble with your concrete surfaces chipping, flaking, or peeling away, you are likely to be experiencing concrete spalling.
Concrete spalling is where parts of the outer surface of reinforced concrete begin to break away. It is usually caused by the reinforced steel elements rusting within the slab, causing outward pressure from the steel which forces the concrete around it to crack and move away. Eventually the cracks reach the surface and weaken the integrity, and parts may break away. Spalling can also be caused by freezing and thawing cycles.
Essentially, concrete spalling spells bad news for your building. Not only is it unsightly, but it is also dangerous. If left for too long concrete spalling can cause irreversible damage to your structure, and mean expensive repairs or rebuilds down the line.
Here at At High Level Painting our expert team can inspect and assess your concrete structures for spalling damage. If a problem is identified, we will develop a repair plan tailored for your situation.
We will conduct repairs quickly and efficiently by patching the area with a colour-matched compound and surfacing the slab with an overlay to protect it from further moisture.
It is absolutely essential to apply a remediation to spalling concrete soon as the more concrete that breaks away, the more of the internal reinforcing rods may be exposed to the air and further moisture, and more rust may develop making the situation worse.
Your building is your investment and you certainly do not want to see it crumble away before your very eyes. At the first sign of trouble, Contact At High Level Painting for a free quote, and we will solve the problem before it even has a chance to become a big one.
