This is my guide to concrete. Concrete may not seem like a very sexy subject to write about but I hope that by the time you reach the end of this blog, you will have been inspired to use concrete to improve your home. Concrete isn't just for driveways and walls. You can use concrete in a lot of pretty creative ways around your home. I discovered this when I hired a team of concrete contractors. They were really great guys and while they were completing work around my home they taught me lots of cool things about working with concrete. I hope you enjoy this blog!
Many people can handle home improvement projects, especially those involving the use of concrete. You can take on small projects such as kerb repairs and driveways restorations if you have the right tools at hand. However, it is common for homeowners to make mistakes and put up kerbs that do not meet the standards of a professional kerbing company. You can avoid such incidences and do your work like a pro. Surely, learning about the things people miss or fail to do is the first step to preventing poor quality kerbs. The following discussion gives you some tips you need to keep your concrete kerbs from flaking:
Inadequate Amount of Cement
If you decide to build, maintain, or repair your kerbs, then using the right amount of cement should be a top priority. Cement acts like an adhesive that holds all the other components of the mixture together. If you don't have enough cement in your concoction, you will not have an effective binding agent. This makes your work susceptible to premature damage and spalling when it heals. The loosely held particles will succumb to any traffic and bad weather elements that come their way.
The best thing to do is to adhere to the proportions recommended by your supplier. Each cement product has special application procedures, and you should go through the usage instructions before you start working on the kerbs.
Don't Add Water to Delay Curing
An extra pair of hands will come in handy when you are working on the kerbs in your home. Even though you might be able to do everything yourself, there is a risk that your kerbs will start drying before you do the finishing. For example, the extra minutes you spend working on the cement means that some sections of the kerbs will begin to dry. If you have someone helping you, then such a thing will not happen. Refrain from pouring water over your kerbs to delay the drying process. The excess water will ruin the quality of the concrete mix and cause your kerbs to flake after a few weeks.
Get Some Kerb Guards
You can also reduce the risk of spalling on your kerbs by protecting them with unique kerb guards. The guards are made from heavy-duty polyvinyl chloride, which does a great job of absorbing shock and impact. Generally, kerb guards are ideal for kerbs that lie in the way of dumpers, diggers, delivery trucks and other heavy machinery.
If you need help or more information, reach out to a concrete kerbing company.
Share27 August 2019
