4. When the customer is willing to add the extra/minimal cost benefit of 6 gauge welded wire mesh, it will increase overall strength (6 gauge is thicker than 10 gauge). See note below.

5. Warranty and Maintenance:

Structural Cracks:

Cracks larger than a ¼” are covered for 1 year if they compromise slab integrity.

Exclusions:

Normal shrinkage cracks, environmental damage, or misuse.

Claim Process:

Homeowner must notify the contractor in writing; repairs are performed at no additional cost if the defect is covered.

Spalling and Flaking:

Typically due to freeze/thaw cycles, adding salt or ice melt products, rebar corrosion and water infiltration so is not covered. We recommend using salt type products as little as possible during freezing months because it absorbs into the concrete separating the Portland cement from the rock and sand aggregates.

A concrete sealer can be applied if requested. It is not standard for exterior concrete and would need to be reapplied on a regular maintenance basis.

Pressure Washing:

We do not recommend pressure washing your concrete unless using a disk attachment because the finer the tip the more it removes the protective top layer of Portland cement thus revealing the underlying aggregates (sand and stone).

It’s better to clean your concrete with a product that is gentle but kills the mold or stains that are usually the problem. For example, use a bio-degradable liquid in a sprayer, then gently hose off or rinse with a wide tip on your pressure washer.