Concrete cracking worries a lot of homeowners, but cracking is normal. What matters is where it cracks.
Why Concrete Cracks
- Concrete shrinks as it dries
- Temperature changes
- Soil movement
- Poor preparation underneath
How Professionals Manage Cracks
Good contractors don’t promise “no cracks.” Instead, they control them by:
- Compacting the ground properly
- Using reinforcement where needed
- Placing joints at the right spacing
- Cutting joints at the right time
Straight cracks at joints are expected. Random cracks across the driveway usually point to poor preparation.
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