{"id":1716,"date":"2021-07-30T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T10:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2021-09-04T19:04:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-04T19:04:01","slug":"how-to-repair-concrete-cracking-and-minor-damages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-concrete-cracking-and-minor-damages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair Concrete Cracking and Minor Damages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The concrete in and around your commercial building plays an important role in your property\u2019s curb appeal, and therefore, it\u2019s overall value. If your concrete parking lot, drive paths, sidewalks, curbs, bollard posts, steps, and ramps are starting to show signs of damage, it is wise to resolve these pavement issues before they can take a turn for the worst. Overtime, minor concrete damage progresses into major damage, which can cost you a lot of time and money to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to subside concrete wear and tear, and prolong the life of your commercial pavements, be sure to address minor concrete damage as soon as they form. The most common type of minor concrete damage is cracking. Fix this as they form to prevent more damage from developing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn which products and supplies you need, as well as how to repair concrete cracks, both working and non-working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Commercial-Concrete-Crack-Filling-Indianapolis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Commercial-Concrete-Crack-Filling-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Commercial Concrete Crack Filling Indianapolis 317-549-1833\" class=\"wp-image-1717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Commercial-Concrete-Crack-Filling-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Commercial-Concrete-Crack-Filling-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Commercial-Concrete-Crack-Filling-Indianapolis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Commercial-Concrete-Crack-Filling-Indianapolis-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Commercial-Concrete-Crack-Filling-Indianapolis-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Commercial-Concrete-Crack-Filling-Indianapolis.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Commercial Concrete Crack Filling Indianapolis 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>What You Need to Repair Concrete Cracks<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common and recommended products for repairing concrete cracks include vinyl concrete patchers, concrete patching compounds, polymer modified structural repair fillers, and advanced polymer concrete crack sealants. You can find all of these products online or at your local home improvement store. There are many brands to choose from, but a popular choice for all is Quikrete. Always clean concrete thoroughly and remove any debris prior to applying any of these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working and Non-Working Cracks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start applying products all over the place, you must first identify the type of cracks you are repairing. Concrete cracks are either <em>working cracks<\/em> or <em>non-working cracks<\/em>, which are also referred to as <em>moving<\/em> and <em>non-moving<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25ba <strong>Working Cracks in Concrete \u2013<\/strong> Working cracks form deep and wide or have one side that is taller than the other. These cracks continue to grow larger and threaten other nearby structures. To repair working cracks, apply an advanced polymer concrete crack sealant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25ba <strong>Non-Working Cracks in Concrete \u2013<\/strong> Non-working cracks do not change, nor seem to pose a threat to any nearby structures. They appear in the form of thin, shallow crevices in pavement. If a non-working crack is more than a \u00bd inch in depth, use a polymer modified structural repair filler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Types of Concrete Damage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from working and non-working cracks, it is important to identify any other types of concrete damage before getting started with your repairs. Look for shallow divots or chips, as these will require a different type of concrete repair product than moving and non-moving cracks. In fact, to repair these kinds of trivial concrete damages, you will need to use a vinyl concrete patcher or patching compound. You will also need a trowel to apply these products smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Do your commercial concrete pavements need some professional attention?<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact ACI Asphalt and Concrete<\/a> at 317-549-1833 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/services\/concrete.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commercial concrete repair in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We serve commercial and industrial clients all throughout Central Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You Might Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/can-i-repair-a-pothole-myself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can I Repair a Pothole Myself?<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/why-it-is-so-important-to-repair-potholes-as-soon-as-possible\/\" target=\"_blank\">Why it is So Important to Repair Potholes as Soon as Possible<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-commercial-parking-lot-resurfacing\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Benefits of Commercial Parking Lot Resurfacing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The concrete in and around your commercial building plays an important role in your property\u2019s curb appeal, and therefore, it\u2019s overall value. If your concrete parking lot, drive paths, sidewalks, curbs, bollard posts, steps, and ramps are starting to show &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/how-to-repair-concrete-cracking-and-minor-damages\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1717,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,14,74,288],"tags":[777,779,23,776,778,116,93],"class_list":["post-1716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-concrete-repair","category-concrete-replacement","category-pavement-repair-2","category-potholes","tag-commercial-concrete","tag-concrete-crack-filling","tag-concrete-crack-repair","tag-concrete-damage","tag-concrete-pavement-repair","tag-concrete-paving-indianapolis","tag-concrete-repair-indianapolis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1716"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1716\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1718,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1716\/revisions\/1718"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}