Most cracks in slabs are small expansion cracks that should not pose a problem. If the crack will show, it can be filled with a concrete repair caulk. However, if the crack is 1/4” wide or wider, and one side is higher than the other, you may have a settling problem that should be examined by a structural engineer.
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October 12th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Danny,
Great video. This is exactly what we tell homeowners every week in Georgia. You are right on the money – glad people are getting good information from your website.
From a 20+ year old Foundation repair contractor in Georgia.
June 2nd, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Hi,
I bought my house in 2002 new. I notices in the front corner from the bottom the concrete is breaking away by pieces. I called home builder he reply that it was normal at the time. I started to notices more chucks are breaking away more. What should i do?. Thank you.