When Should I Treat Concrete Cracks?

Many Minneapolis or St. Paul homeowners overlook concrete damage due to how insignificant it might seem compared to other damage around your home. However, you should not avoid repairing any cracks, no matter how small. These cracks can always expand further and even extend down to impact your home’s foundation if you continue to ignore them. This is why you need to call the concrete experts at Innovative Basement Authority to fix this damage as soon as possible.

Of course, not every Twin Cities homeowner will have the time to deal with every single crack they might come across along their concrete. This is where knowing which types of cracks can be left alone for a short period of time and which must be repaired as soon as possible. Any cracks that measure less than 1/8 inch wide are known as hairline cracks and will not pose any immediate threat to the foundation for the time being. Any cracks that measure anywhere between 1/8 and 1/4 inches wide can also be left alone for a short period of time. However, it is not wise to leave these cracks alone for too long, either. There is always the possibility that these cracks can grow wider and damage the foundation eventually.

Any cracks that measure any wider than 1/4 inch wide need to be repaired immediately. These cracks are capable of spreading damage out to both the surrounding concrete slabs and the foundation. Melted snow or rainstorms can easily help to widen these cracks, which makes melted snows and rainstorms much more dangerous. Indeed, this damage can wreck your home’s entire infrastructure if you continue to neglect repairs. Fortunately, Innovative Basement Authority’s SettleStop PolyRenewal™ solution can fill in any cracks and gaps in the soil, and permanently protect your concrete.