What people keep running into with concrete
Complaints tagged concrete, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 6 people · 3 forums we read
Raised more than once
Most people first.
- 2Can exterior paver and hardscape maintenance wait until next year?Minor hardscape repairs and preventive sealants can often wait, but cracks that allow water penetration risk freezing and expanding during winter weather. Delaying necessary maintenance risks turning minor settling or gaps into major structural damage once freezing temperatures hit.
- 2Concrete slab sloped toward the houseWhen a new concrete slab slopes toward your home instead of away from it, water runs directly against the foundation rather than draining safely into the yard. Fixing major leveling errors usually requires breaking and replacing the incorrect section or applying a specialized leveling overlay, depending on the severity of the slope.
- 2How to attach a wooden post to concrete so it doesn't spinStandard concrete screws like Tapcons often spin out and fail to tighten properly in this application. This leaves the wooden post insecure and prevents you from successfully installing a sturdy railing.
Comes up alongside
Topics that keep appearing on the same problems — not topics with similar names.