Spalling Concrete – A DIY Guide

Spalling Concrete – A DIY Guide

If you have been in the construction business for any length of time, you have probably heard the term spalling concrete. In the construction industry, it describes when concrete is splashed on the surface of a job and then removed. The resulting concrete lump is very...
Spalling Concrete Foundation

Spalling Concrete Foundation

Spalling concrete is a concrete foundation issue that usually occurs when there are vertical cracks in the concrete surface. Typically, such cracks will be located along the walls and in areas where weight is applied with time, such as around a foundation wall....
How Spalling Concrete Cost Is Calculated

How Spalling Concrete Cost Is Calculated

Spalling is a concrete construction procedure that is designed to create void space and make any given area appear as though it has been completely remodeled. It involves the breaking of existing concrete in order to remove it, compact it, and then replace it. The...
Earthquake Retrofit Residential Structures

Earthquake Retrofit Residential Structures

Earthquake retrofitting is a way of providing additional safety to the house in case of an earthquake or other catastrophic natural disaster. The main aim is to ensure that the building will be able to withstand the impact of the shaking and still remain intact....