Concrete services Cambridge ON
Masonry Cambridge are concrete pros. What exactly is concrete? It’s a strong, cool and affordable material used in a variety of applications. It’s made from a combination of water, aggregates (which can be sand, rocks or gravel) and a special cement. When properly combined, it creates an extremely durable concrete material that can withstand environmental elements and impact. That’s why it’s popular material in residential and commercial applications which our masonry contractors excel, including the installation and repair of:
There are generally two types of concrete structural foundations, and that includes: concrete masonry units (CMU), also known as cinder blocks, and poured concrete. Each option offers their list of pros and cons, and some may be more appropriate in certain applications. Our Masonry Cambridge experts will know what will work best in your situation, and at the time of consultation, we’ll run through the best practice of concrete work in your desired project. Concrete repairs are another common concrete service request of ours. Whether you need a concrete step repair, or you need us to seal and fix your cracked foundation, we’ll restore your structure back to its almost original strength to prolong its life. An important starting point for concrete repair is identifying the root cause of the damage. Our concrete contractors assess the structure to isolate the origin of the damage and we address that root cause, rather than simply doing a superficial concrete repair, which will last an average of two years, after which will require further restoration, and the cycle will continue. |
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Masonry Cambridge has a specialized assessment process that determines whether the crack is superficial or runs deeper, localized or widespread, presence of reinforcing steel that’s corroding, cracks that have settled or are still shifting and many other assessment factors that determine the repair process. We are committed to providing concrete repairs that last for many years, not just for one or two years. An analogy can be used that a skilled doctor would not only address your chronic cough, but would run tests to determine the underlying condition that’s causing it, whether it’s asthma, an upper respiratory infection, allergies, or other condition. We operate on the same principle. We don’t just treat the symptoms (cracks, damaged foundation), we address the root cause and fix that.
We also specialize in parging. This is a technique in which a cement-like material is applied to concrete blocks to: a) make it look more attractive (a bare concrete foundation looks unsightly), b) offer some resistance to external elements like snow and rain. It is NOT waterproofing (which is another service we provide), but it does improve the durability of the concrete foundation, mitigating the risk of frequent repairs.
Masonry Cambridge is excited about the opportunity to work with residents and business owners in Cambridge and beyond, providing quality workmanship in all our concrete services and repairs, whether it’s a concrete porch installation, concrete stairs repair, concrete crack repair in a foundation, and others. Call us today to discuss your concrete installation and repair needs, and we’d love to work with you.
We also specialize in parging. This is a technique in which a cement-like material is applied to concrete blocks to: a) make it look more attractive (a bare concrete foundation looks unsightly), b) offer some resistance to external elements like snow and rain. It is NOT waterproofing (which is another service we provide), but it does improve the durability of the concrete foundation, mitigating the risk of frequent repairs.
Masonry Cambridge is excited about the opportunity to work with residents and business owners in Cambridge and beyond, providing quality workmanship in all our concrete services and repairs, whether it’s a concrete porch installation, concrete stairs repair, concrete crack repair in a foundation, and others. Call us today to discuss your concrete installation and repair needs, and we’d love to work with you.
