Burns Brothers Concrete Construction Corp

Did you know there are over 2 million miles of paved roads in the United States? Of that figure, 94% are paved with asphalt, including 65% of interstates. Asphalt is a renewable resource that can provide the smoothest ride for vehicles.

We recognize that no business wants to be known as the one with the unsafe parking structure. When you need to ensure that your concrete structure remains in safe condition, we’re always ready to help you make the necessary concrete repairs.

Did you know that curling or separating wallpaper is a big sign that you may need foundation repair? Basically, a foundation problem is going to cause the walls themselves to shift, which in turn will cause the wallpaper to separate or rip.

Over time, all houses settle. How much they settle is based on a number of factors, including how the house was designed, how the house was constructed, and the type of soil upon which the house was built.

Although your first reaction to wall cracks may be to get out the spackle and paint, this will only be a cosmetic fix if your foundation is causing the damage. In order to keep cracks from returning in the future, it’s critical that you have your foundation repaired.

While many use the words cement and concrete interchangeably, technically they’re not the same thing. Cement refers to the powdered mixture of burned lime and clay that when mixed with water, sand and gravel creates the building and paving material we call concrete.

It may look like the concrete is drying as it hardens, but actually, it's undergoing a chemical reaction called hydration. The water is absorbed by the cement to create interlocking crystals that hold the aggregates together. The majority of it takes place in the first month.

Golf courses save a lot of money by installing golf cart pathways. This eliminates the wear and tear of the tires on the grass, while providing golfers with a safe and level asphalt pathway to drive on.

If part of your foundation has been washed out by a broken water pipe or drainage problem, it’s possible to shore up the area. A foundation contractor may be able strengthen the foundation with more concrete or to shim the sill plate to make the area level again.

Cold climates come with their own sets of problems related to foundation stability, specifically frost heaves and the pressure frozen soil can exert on foundation walls. Frost heaves cause damage through lifting; frozen soils expand and push in on foundations.

Just because a foundation wall is flat does not mean it is not tilted or leaning. Lean or tilt is checked by dropping a plumb line from the ceiling and measuring distances between it and the wall at various points along this line.

One crack in a parking lot can allow water to drain into the base, causing irreversible damage to the entire space. Repairing cracks and depressions quickly will save you money and upheavals in the long term.

Unfortunately, even the most durable parking structures will eventually start to crumble with age. If you’re concerned that your parking garage is becoming a liability for your company, we may be able to help you make repairs to the concrete.