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Concrete flooring is a favored choice thanks to its durability and low maintenance. Although it’s one of the toughest materials for industrial flooring, it occasionally requires industrial concrete floor repair. Here are some of the most common causes of damage.

What Damages Concrete Flooring?

1. Overloading

Concrete floors are designed to handle a certain amount of weight. This estimated load is calculated to include concrete strength, the size of the room it’s installed in, and other metrics. When a too heavy load is placed on top of it, cracking can occur. Avoid driving heavy machinery or storing heavy loads on concrete flooring with an unknown capacity. Otherwise, industrial concrete floor repair might be necessary. 

2. Freeze-Thaw Action

industrial concrete floor repairConcrete is an extremely porous surface. Water can easily soak in and freeze during the winter. This causes concrete to expand and contract, leading to cracking and splitting. One of the best ways to avoid this is to add a surface active agent to the concrete mix that forms air bubbles. These bubbles help relieve the pressure placed on concrete when it freezes.

3. Dusting

Is there a fine layer of dust on your floor, but it’s not dirty? This is referred to as dusting and occurs when there’s too much water in your concrete mixture, not enough cement, or if the mixture wasn’t given the proper time to cure. Powdering is more common during winter installations because cold weather causes concrete to set slowly. Prolonged dusting can cause the top layer of your concrete flooring to wear away, necessitating industrial concrete floor repair. 

 

In business for more than 40 years, the experts at T. Luckey Sons in Harrison, OH, have worked with clients all over the world. They provide solutions to unique problems faced by governments, industrial companies, and commercial businesses. They offer everything from slab jacking and soil stabilization to concrete lifting and industrial concrete floor repair. Learn more about their services online or by calling (513) 353-2345 today.

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