Crafting with Concrete

All things about crafting with concrete. Concrete is a versatile material that can be used in many different ways.

Fresh concrete pour in wooden formwork on vertical surface

Concrete Honeycomb Repair on Vertical Surfaces: Dry-Pack vs Form-and-Pour Decision Guide

Introduction Dry-pack and form-and-pour are two ways to repair honeycomb on vertical concrete surfaces. This guide helps you choose based on the damage, access, and field conditions you’ll face on site. Think of it as a practical decision, not a textbook rulebook. Dry-pack repairs are quick and grab the wall with minimal equipment, but they […]

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Concrete slab with nine drainage holes and visible cracks

Concrete Frost Heave Around Posts: Diagnosing Drainage vs Depth Problems

Introduction Frost heave around posts is when frozen ground lifts a post and its concrete, moving it out of alignment; it’s usually caused by water in the soil that freezes and expands. In plain DIY terms, that means either water is getting to the post base, the post isn’t deep enough below the freeze line

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Repairing Settlement Cracks Along a Garage Stem Wall: Drainage Checks and Patch Strategy

Introduction Repairing settlement cracks along a garage stem wall means checking why water is pooling, fixing drainage, and then sealing and patching the cracks so the wall stops moving and water stops getting in. Start by looking for low spots, clogged drains, downspouts that dump by the foundation, and any gaps at the slab-wall joint,

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Red concrete formwork braces with yellow safety railing