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How is my price calculated ?
Calculating your estimate
When estimating the work to be perfomed we take in mind all variables and use our experience to evaluate them one by one. We realize that all jobs are different and we treat each one that way. Some of the variables are:
Grading- How much dirt do we need to take out/ or bring in to achieve required slope per plan or according to owners request.
Drainage- Which direction is requiered for the water to flow.
Break out/ Haul off- When breaking up and hauling off concrete we have to find out where the nearest concrete recycling facility is.
Concrete Ready Mix- We also have to coordinate with the nearest concrete plant with good quality concrete to achieve a good concrete finish.
City permits- is the work the we are doing going to require a permit?
Completion Time -Amount of Days to complete jobs, do we have to meet a deadline.
Reinforcement- How much rebar is required by drawings or owner/ What size rebar
Concrete placement- How will the concrete be placed ? Will have have to wheelbaroow, pump , or tailgate concrete.
Sprinkler systems- Will we have to repair or move existing lines, add new zones , or cap any lines.
Debris cleanup- Will we have to haul off our own debris or will owner have a container ?
Lanscaping- Will we be required to place bank sand or fine sand on sides of driveway or concrete where forms were placed ? Will we be required to place grass and grade adjacent dirt to driveway?
These are some examples of variables that we factor when giving you an estimate. They can make a big difference when evaluating estimates from other companies with out years of experience and customer service.
Are Concrete Cracks Normal
Are Concrete Cracks Normal?
Throughout the years this question has been asked a thousand times, unfortunately cracking is always a possibility. The American Concrete Institute, by which almost all concrete specs are written, has addressed the issue in ACI 302.1R-04. In part, it states that “even with the best floor designs and proper construction, it is unrealistic to expect crack-free and curl-free floors. Consequently, every owner should be advised by both the designer and contractor that it is normal to expect some amount of cracking and curling on every project, and that such occurrence does not necessarily reflect adversely on either the adequacy of the floor’s design or the quality of its construction.”
Concrete depends on multiple factors, such as temperature ranges, the ground underneath, the rebar, and humidity of concrete when is poured and set; that is why there is a chance that gets cracked.
Volcano Concrete, being a specialized company with years of experience and professionalism is your best option for any concrete job, offering to our customers the best techniques and materials to accomplish the best results in your desire job.
How To Avoid Concrete Cracks
HOW TO AVOID CRACKS
Even though cracks are part of concrete jobs, there are certain processes that can be taken to try to prevent cracking:
- Placement of sand , select fill or other stabilized material under concrete.
- Compaction of the surface with a plate compactor.
- Expansion joints (help try to predict where concrete can crack).
- Rebar
Also, when pouring try to avoid placing too much water in concrete: a slump 5-6 Is usually a good mix , than can be worked easily.
Feel free to ask us any concern about your concrete! Volcano is always happy to hear from you.