Cracked cement

Cindy
by Cindy
My terrace was unevenly poured to start with. I was doing some remodeling (adding sliding patio doors and a sliding gate) and the floor was so uneven that the contractor recommended pouring a level layer of concrete, then putting the colored concrete over that. It is cracking EVERYWHERE!!! So far just fine cracks, but it's only 2 months old!
  3 answers
  • Shira Shira on Dec 09, 2015
    @SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLCdo you have any advice for CIndy?
  • Lynn Wood Herold Lynn Wood Herold on Dec 10, 2015
    Contract the person who done it and make them fix it. Its called standing behind your work.
    • Cindy Cindy on Dec 10, 2015
      I live in the Dominican Republic. Standing behind one's work is a concept most people here fail to grasp.
  • Nancy Nancy on Dec 11, 2015
    Hi, Cindy. Sorry to tell you this, but concrete will crack. Just the nature of the beast. That said, the hairline cracks you have could have been caused by several things. One is that the concrete was not mixed properly (didn't have the proper amount of ingredients). One is that the pour was not thick enough. And, because you live in a hot humid area, it's possible that the contractor did not let the concrete "cure" properly. Also look up "cold joint" on the computer AND look up "why concrete cracks". Whatever--make the contractor fix it to your satisfaction. He didn't do the job for free. Not sure how much you paid, but consider getting a lawyer if you don't already have one. There are experts who can tell you exactly why the concrete cracked. Your attorney will be able to find one. Expect to pay a few hundred dollars, but it may be worth it to find out. Good luck.
    • Cindy Cindy on Dec 11, 2015
      @Nancy Thanks for your reply. Great idea about getting a lawyer except for the fact that I live in the Dominican Republic and people get away with doing substandard work all the time. Plus the guy wouldn't have enough money to redo the job even if I sued him and won...