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Concrete Expansion Joints and Filler Materials

May 21, 2021

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There are certain elements of a given concrete slab on your property that may seem like they’re only there for aesthetics when this isn’t actually the case, and a good example here is your expansion joints. Used throughout the construction world, expansion joints refer to separations in a structure that relieve stress on the building […]

Concrete Trip Hazards: Insurance and Coverage Themes

May 14, 2021

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In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on concrete-related tripping hazards that may be present on your residential property. While most tend to think of property hazards and liability themes for commercial buildings, these same themes may exist on your home’s property, particularly if someone is injured […]

Utah Concrete Trip Hazards: Examples of Common Issues

May 7, 2021

Lift Right Concrete

While it’s more common to think about themes like property hazards and related liability risks when discussing commercial properties, this is a theme residential property owners should be aware of as well. You could be held liable if someone injures themselves on your property due to some kind of avoidable hazard that you should have […]

Standing Water and Concrete: Preventing Issues from Forming

April 16, 2021

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In parts one and two of this multi-part blog series, we've gone over the issues with standing water on your property as it relates to your concrete surfaces. Moisture and concrete are not an ideal blend, and while a bit of contact with water is just fine, preventing long-term standing water issues on your concrete […]

Standing Water and Concrete: Importance of Immediate Remedies

April 9, 2021

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Standing Water and Concrete: Importance of Immediate Remedies

In part one of this multi-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on why standing water is such a risk to concrete surfaces on your property. From basic physical hazards to the way water damages concrete continuously over time and several other areas, there are a few important reasons why you want […]

Standing Water and Concrete: Hazards and Common Issues

April 2, 2021

Lift Right Concrete

When it comes to the quality of concrete surfaces and slabs, perhaps the single largest enemy is well-known: Standing water. Moisture infiltrating the interior of a concrete slab is often one of the first issues that takes place leading to concerns like cracking, sinking or gap formation, and continuous water flow into these areas will […]

Concrete and Spring Runoff: Catching, Garden and Re-Use

February 19, 2021

Lift Right Concrete

In part one of this two-part blog series, we dug into some basics on how to deal with spring runoff and protect your concrete surfaces. Improper runoff control during spring, which is the month where water runoff is most significant, can lead to major concrete damage risks, especially if the concrete slab is already dealing […]