How Does J.D. Laundra Foundations & Masonry Reduce Cracking?
Cracks in concrete walls and floors cannot be eliminated, but they can be reduced. Here are some of the ways that J.D. Laundra Foundations & Masonry reduces cracking in our walls and flatwork: J.D. Laundra Foundations & Masonry uses 4,000 psi concrete mix in our walls with a water reducer. This concrete mix is used in order to allow the concrete to flow better through the poured wall forms and in order to use less water in the concrete. This makes for a smoother wall and reduces shrinkage due to drying. J.D. Laundra Foundations & Masonry uses horizontal re-bar every 24″ and vertical re-bar every 32″ in our poured walls. This reduces shrinkage and sub-grade settlement cracks. J.D. Laundra Foundations & Masonry usually pours our walls in the evening of each day. This minimizes the temperature differences in the concrete and the air, which reduces temperature cracking. J.D. Laundra Foundations & Masonry suggests that only sand be used to backfill our poured walls. This minimizes cracks in
