Over time, trauma, age, and changes in temperature, can all affect the surface of a concrete floor. Cracks in concrete are a common occurrence, and until recently, the only solution was to tear out and completely replace the damaged areas. Understanding whether the cracks are active or dormant greatly affects the options for repair.
A Solution for Active Cracks
A crack that is active, or still moving and changing, requires a flexible repair material to minimize future damage. Assuming the cracks are not due to construction or design mistakes, a flexible repair material is a great choice for repairing active breaks in a concrete surface. Xtreme Engineered Floor Systems has several different flexible materials that we use on active cracks. These flexible patching materials allows the expansion and contraction of surrounding original concrete material, so even if the concrete cracks continue to change, the patch will remain strong.
A Solution for Dormant Cracks
Fixing a crack or group of concrete breaks in the surface of a floor may require a thorough evaluation of the location, size, and depth of the cracks. Dormant cracks are completely stable, and can be treated as if they will not continue to change and grow. Both rigid and flexible materials are a good choice for repairing dormant cracks. Fast Patch is a rapidly setting patch material that fixes small holes and cracks or larger holes effectively. Concrete that requires a thicker repair benefits from the use of this tough patch material. It sets up at a hardness level that is more than twice as strong as the original concrete. For holes and areas that require a patch that blends will with surrounding areas our High Impact patching materials is also a great choice and can be polished to match the surrounding concrete nicely.
To find out more about the best options for both active and dormant concrete crack repair, contact our expert team at Xtreme Floor Systems. We have many options available to make a stable and long-term repair to even severely damaged concrete surfaces. In many cases, it is possible to repair the concrete in preparation for polishing and sealing for a complete concrete repair makeover.