Dear readers:
Homebuilders are fond of saying, “Not only will the concrete crack, but we GUARANTEE it will crack!" Concrete surfaces around your house are (1) subject to year-round weathering from snow, ice, water and our strong sun, (2) stiff and brittle and (3) structurally lightweight---that is, by themselves they're easy to “push around". So, it's no wonder they crack, heave, break down and wear out. So, let's examine...