Q. I have a cement slab for a front porch and it is badly cracked. I would like to replace it with a composite deck. The problem is that when it rains, the water will run through the joints to the ...

So, you've got cracks in your concrete driveway or walkway. The good news is that you don't need to panic. Some hairline cracking is normal as the concrete settles and shifts. Cracks that are less ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Concrete Crack in Foundation Small cracks in your concrete driveway, patio, or foundation may not seem like much to worry about, ...

If your slab is uneven, this video presents a quick and effective method to resolve the issue using basic tools and materials ...

We have a problem with the front porch of our 44-year-old home. The outside corner of the poured concrete porch is curving up, lifting the post that’s supporting the roof. There’s no tree or roots ...

Q. My garage roof is leaking and I can’t seem to fix it. It is a concrete block-walled, 2-car garage with a flat, slightly pitched reinforced concrete slab roof that has some hairline cracks that ...

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Temperatures can soar to triple digits with humidity to match in the often brutal Southern Louisiana summer. Those sweltering conditions may have been a factor in the unevenness of the concrete floor ...

Question: Cracks are forming in my concrete slab foundation and are causing problems with flooring. My master bath floor tile has developed a 4-foot crack (tiles, not grout) and I see a ridge forming ...

Concrete driveways look great and last a long time, but they are susceptible to spalling. Here's why it happens and how you can address the issue.

A lot can go wrong to cause a concrete driveway to sink, crack, or otherwise look unsightly. Luckily, many causes of sinking are easily spotted and treatable.