Today, we will review the reasons for bad concrete pouring, so you know what mistakes to avoid.
Concrete is an incredibly strong material, and it’s one of the most sturdy options you have for building. That said, it can still be a delicate material in some situations, such as when it’s being installed or poured. Even after pouring has been completed, sun damage can take its toll on concrete, among other kinds of deterioration, and sadly, this can happen rather easily with a poor installation process. You need to make sure the installation of concrete goes smoothly, and that means having a good concrete pouring. Today, we will review the reasons for bad concrete pouring, so you know what mistakes to avoid.
Adverse Weather Conditions
In order to set successfully, concrete has to be under hot and dry conditions. If the weather gets damp and rainy, concrete’s strength can be compromised. Therefore, during the concrete pouring process, you need to pick a time when the weather is going to be dry and hot.
If you absolutely cannot avoid rain, then tarps need to be used so that water isn’t able to penetrate concrete and weaken its structural integrity.
Wrong Water
While we did just say water can be detrimental to your concrete, you still need to have at least some amount of water. When adding water to your concrete mixture, make sure it is the appropriate type of water.
The water you should avoid using is saltwater because salt breaks down metal bars within concrete structures, which causes these structures to crack and collapse. Because of this, whenever you’re performing concrete pouring, make sure that whatever water you use doesn’t have a very high salt concentration.
Unsuitable Materials
When you’re getting concrete pouring done, you also have to use the right materials for the job. To start, you should be using fine sand instead of sand that has other particles inside of it. You also have to have strong and secure concrete forms when concrete pouring is done. Lastly, all of the materials inside of your concrete, like steel support rods, must be optimized for whatever structure you’re creating. If you don’t use the optimal materials, your structure’s strength will be put in jeopardy.
Concrete Visions Will Get The Job Done Right
Concrete Visions has been working with clients for over 25 years. Our G&M Services installers are certified with the industry’s major firestop product manufacturers. As part of our firestop service, we can assess abnormal field conditions and, with the manufacturer’s technical support assistance, provide engineering judgments in a timely fashion to comply with contract specifications. Our Field Mechanics undergo ongoing training, including mandatory monthly safety meetings, weekly Toolbox Talks where safety and equipment information is shred, and trainings on safe work standards and safety best practices.