If you want to take care of your home and make sure that no issues get out of hand, it is important that you learn to recognize these signs of damage and consider how they might impact your concrete floor repairs. Problem signs can be classed as indirect (non-structural signs of damage) and direct (signs of structural damage).
Indirect Signs
Generally, high humidity and the presence of dampness in a property is a warning sign for many different kinds of damage, including cracks, foundation damage, and even seepage. Look for things like condensation and pooling water as signs of dampness. Dampness indicates some kind of cracking, even if you can’t see it, which means that resurfacing may be needed as a part of your concrete floor repair. Waterproofing, too, could be a beneficial addition to the process.
Mold is also a sign of general dampness and damage to a property. If you find mold in your basement (or anywhere in your home), you should investigate to see where the moisture is coming from. In this endeavor, mold can help you; it will form most readily where the dampness is concentrated. Removing mold will generally be undertaken after the main concrete floor repair process.
Direct Signs
Small, hairline cracks (cracks that are smaller than the width of a credit card) are fairly common and benign, but larger cracks that seem to be actively growing are a different matter altogether. Make note of the placement, depth, and speed at which the cracks are spreading. Sunken slabs or sections of concrete flooring are a huge red flag. These signs can be caused by a number of factors and issues, but all you need to worry about is making sure that the area is assessed quickly.
Sinking concrete slabs or flooring sections will most likely be repaired with the use of SettleStop PolyRenewalTM foam as this is an effective and minimally invasive repair method. These are just some of the signs of potential damage to your home and flooring. These signs can show up in tandem or isolation, so be alert. Once you recognize that there may be issues at work that are causing damage to your home, it is important that you contact a professional to begin the assessment and repair process.