Knowing where a slab will most likely move is the first step to preventing cracks in a floor. That’s for the CT Floors – Expansion and Movement Joints installation services become essential.
By using us, potential issues can be addressed by inducing cracks so as to control where they will happen, ensuring a perfect flooring installation that will last.
The process of crack inducing will always lead to joints. These joints can be referred to as movement or expansion joints depending on their purpose, design and where they are allocated.
Isolating Columns to avoid cracks
Another major cause of cracking in a slab is as a result of tensile pressure exerted by columns, doorways and walls.
When any floor is cast, isolation should be done in order to ensure that movement and differential expansion/contraction does not cause cracking.