Dedant Building and Pest

Finding cracks around your home can be evidence of a serious problem. As such, you should be cautious if you've found cracks around your property. This blog will guide you through the causes of cracks , where they're commonly found and what you can do about them. 1)     Cracks found in flooring Cracks in your floor are generally caused by problems with the foundation. These cracks can worsen over time, which can result in water leaks and other issues. Changes in soil are generally the cause of such cracks. When the ground around the foundation of your home becomes too dry, the soil around the foundation can shrink. This shrinking weakens the support for the foundation and causes it to move or sink, resulting in cracks. Similarly, when the soil becomes filled with groundwater , it can expand and push the foundation up, also resulting in cracks. 2)     Cracks found in walls Cracks can also be found in the walls of your home. The cause of such cracks...

Concrete cancer, also called alkali–silica reaction (ASR), is a serious problem that can damage or destroy structures made of concrete. This blog explains what concrete cancer is, its causes and signs of concrete cancer with examples of when it has caused damage and how to prevent it. What is concrete cancer? When concrete is used in building material it is reinforced using steel. Concrete slabs, beams and columns are all supported by steel bars or mesh that is encased inside of the concrete. However, steel rusts over time when exposed to air and water. Concrete is a porous material, meaning it absorbs elements around it including moisture. Thus, this moisture wears on the steel and causes it to rust and corrode over time. Because of corrosion, the steel expands and deforms. As the steel expands it damages and breaks apart the concrete. As more metal is exposed to the elements, this rapidly speeds up the problem. Eventually, this weakens the entire structure until it is vulnerable...