Concrete Damage 101: Spalling
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Concrete spalling is the breaking away of concrete, often exposing reinforcing steel. It commonly results from corrosion, moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, chloride exposure or failed waterproofing.
Concrete spalling is the breaking away of concrete, often exposing reinforcing steel. It commonly results from corrosion, moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, chloride exposure or failed waterproofing.
Concrete deterioration often appears as cracking, spalling, scaling, rust staining, exposed reinforcing steel, water infiltration, hollow concrete or failed previous repairs. These conditions can signal corrosion, delamination or ongoing moisture damage
Concrete deterioration can appear as cracking, spalling, surface scaling, exposed reinforcing steel, rust staining, water infiltration, hollow-sounding concrete or failing previous repairs.