What is the most common concrete complain?
Random cracking is by far the most common concrete problem as perceived by the do-it-yourself concrete finisher. Earlier, we identified various types of cracks and reasons those cracks occurred. In all those discussions, I finished by saying that most cracks will not affect the structural integrity of the concrete but that they are unsightly. Most veteran concrete finishers and commercial contractors understand concrete and why and where it will crack. The inexperienced finisher often doesnt understand why concrete cracks (it shrinks) or how to control where it cracks (contraction joints). The resulting random cracking then raises unfounded questions about the quality of the concrete. Ready-mix producers can batch the best cubic yard of concrete ever produced, but if the proper precautions are not taken, it will crack and often in the most undesirable location. A much more severe problem than cracking is scaling. Scaling involves the actual loss of surface mortar and is most prevalent
