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Expert Tips on Fixing Newly Poured Concrete

Decorative concrete expert, Chris Sullivan, provides in-depth answers to common problems associated with curing concrete. Find answers to common questions and ask your own questions.

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Pouring New Concrete – Should It Be Tied to a Home Foundation?

We are installing a new concrete sidewalk that will abut our home's concrete foundation. The contractor says he wants to pin or "knit" the new pour to the foundation using metal rebar. Is that a good practice, and is it necessary?



How to Fix Sinking or Washed Out Concrete

We have a stamped concrete sidewalk that is settling in an area near one of our downspouts, probably due to erosion of the subbase underneath the slab. We plan to redirect the downspout, but how do we relevel the slab without causing damage?


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