When concrete surfaces start to deteriorate, it’s called “spalling”. When you notice concrete flaking, chipping and cracking, ...

While brick is a long-lasting, low-maintenance building material, it is not indestructible. Over time, weather and exposure can break bricks down. "Many people think of masonry as timeless and ...

Most slabs-on-ground are unreinforced or nominally reinforced for crack-width control. When positioned in the upper or top portion of the slab thickness, steel reinforcement limits the widths of ...

Things Petrography Can and Cannot Do…. Cracks. Blisters. Spalling. Scaling. Delamination. Low Strength. These are sources of dissatisfaction for owners and aggravation for contractors involved ...