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HOW CONCRETE INSTALLATION CAN BETTER PROTECT YOUR HOME

02/20/2023

HOME REPAIRS

HOW CONCRETE INSTALLATION CAN BETTER PROTECT YOUR HOME

02/20/2023

For those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest, humidity and precipitation are just part of life. But is your home built to sustain those consecutive wet days? Protecting the foundation of your home with concrete is a fantastic way of reducing the risk of costly damages. After all, the most important part of your structural integrity is the foundation.

In any case, if the foundation of your house or the interior walls of your house is getting wet, you’re likely to have a serious problem. Not only is the foundation getting damaged but the seeping water can affect other parts of your house too. Call your local plumber right away!

Structural Integrity of Your House

You’ve heard “structural integrity” a couple of times in this blog post. But what does it mean?

Structural integrity refers to the amount of stress and weight the house is able to safely handle. For this reason, as long as the house has been designed properly, the stress should get distributed evenly no matter what weather conditions you may face.

Parts of the house that contributes to the structural integrity:

Foundation: First and foremost, the foundation supports and evenly distributes the stress and weight of the structure (your house).
Framing: This is the skeleton of your house. It holds all of the parts of the house together.
Walls: Another crucial support system that helps distribute the structure of the house.
Roof: If it’s been built well, it should be able to withstand the forces of nature.

A structurally sound house should be constructed to withstand diverse weather patterns. That includes proper architectural design internally and externally to promote weatherproofing. The slab concrete that holds up your house from the ground up is going to be there forever. This is why it’s absolutely crucial that you find yourself a reliable company to find you the best solutions!

Open.edu offers a comprehensive guide to structural integrity. If you found this section, interesting, definitely check out their resource.

What is Concrete?

Concrete is an extremely durable material made up of water, cement, and granular elements (gravel, sand, crushed stone, and other materials). Firstly, the 3 ingredients are mixed thoroughly, it turns into a paste-like material. When it hardens, you have strong, solid concrete for your foundation, walls, and other parts of your home.

It sounds simple enough to mix up your concrete but there are some important factors to consider when making it. Without a doubt, different humidities, temperatures, and wind can negatively impact and alter the concrete drastically. High Mark One Call’s experts have you covered to ensure that you’re getting your concrete mixed to perfection!

You’ll find concrete commonly used in construction:

Building foundation and walls
Driveways
Footings
Roads
Pavements and sidewalks
Poles
Parking lots
Bridges… and other parts of the infrastructure

Concrete Installation Will Protect Your Home

So why should you choose concrete to protect the foundation of your home? For one, it’s the most durable material to use in and outside of your house. Though it takes about a month for concrete to completely cure for maximum durability, it’s worth the wait!

Did You Know…

Buildings made of concrete tend to require less maintenance than buildings made of other materials.
When concrete is mixed in freezing or below-freezing temperatures, as the water expands, the drying concrete can crack.
Concrete is extremely durable and solid but when combined with steel bars or mesh, the strength increases dramatically.
There are various types of concrete: Lightweight and high-strength. Lightweight concrete is great for insulation purposes. High strength is ideal for high-rise buildings and other architectural purposes.
Customizable material depends on the composition of the concrete.

Before you call us for your booking, we highly suggest that you take a look at what other homeowners are doing to better support the foundation of their homes with concrete.

Here are some fantastic resources to check out:

The Spruce: House Foundation types

This Old House: Strong House Foundations
Home Depot: How to Build a Foundation

Benefits of Concrete Installation:

Durability: Concrete has the ability to withstand the weight of the entire structure. Additionally, it’ll ensure that any soil settling, ground movement, and other factors will not affect the strength of the concrete and protect you from damage.
Water and Moisture Resistance: These are the leading causes of incurring damage to your foundation and walls. Concrete has various additives and sealants mixed in the material to resist water and moisture retention.
Natural Disaster Protection: A structurally sound home that uses a concrete foundation can offer added protection from intense forces of nature such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters.
Termite Resistance: Termites don’t enjoy eating concrete but they do devour wood. Protect your home from these pests by using concrete for the longevity of your home.

With the intention to provide the optimum foundation for your home, here are the benefits of choosing concrete:

After Care for Concrete Installation

Now that you have your concrete installed and cured, you have yourself a structurally sound home that will withstand the forces of nature and other elements that may come your way. In order to have lasting concrete in and around your home, you’ll want to ensure that you take care of the maintenance.

Ask the technician if there are additional tasks to do to make sure your concrete remains strong, solid, and long-lasting. You may be suggested to pressure wash occasionally and to add sealing the surface of your patio, stairs, driveway, and sidewalks. Again, we’re here to lend a hand if you’d like us to do any of these tasks for you.

This article may offer you some guidance on the best options for sealing and finishing the various concrete surfaces around your home.

Call High Mark One Call's expert technicians to schedule your appointment for your concrete installation, repairs, and maintenance at 604-245-6060.

In Conclusion

In brief, ensuring that your home is structurally sound and well-built is the key to having a long-lasting and strong home. Concrete is one of the best options to protect your home from the forces of nature. Moisture, condensation, and humidity are the leading factors of damaged foundations. By surrounding the exterior of your home with concrete, you’ll not only improve the aesthetics of your home but also better support and preserve the foundation and walls from seeping water.

We hope this blog post was informative!

We’d love to hear from you: Have you had concrete encircling your home?
How has it protected your home from seeping water?
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Bryan Reed

With 30 years of experience, Bryan has acquired quite the reputation in the industry. Holding a Masters in Painting and 30 years of general construction experience it is no wonder why customers keep coming back to use Bryan's services. A happy husband with 5 children and 4 grandchildren, when not with his family you can see Bryan fishing, though he will not tell us his secret fishing spot.