Concrete damage is often overlooked but left unchecked it could result in some major problems as well as disruption and high costs.
You may be asking yourself, what causes the damage and why do you need to consider repairing it?
Understanding the causes
Concrete, despite its strength and durability, isn’t resistant to damage. There are several reasons why your concrete floor is showing signs of damage.
Extreme temperatures and excessive moisture can play a significant role, as well as the impact from heavy machinery and vehicular and foot traffic. Or it may be due to age or poor installation and maintenance.
A damaged floor is unsightly, and may be a contributing factor to reduced productivity of your business. Hygiene and cleanliness standards are harder to maintain when bacteria and dirt accumulates in floor cracks.
One of the primary reasons for repairing damage is the potential risk to the health and safety of your employers and visitors. It is estimated that slips, trips and falls are responsible for around 40% of injuries in the workplace.
Ignoring these signs can lead to larger, more costly repairs down the line and might even pose safety risks to your employees, visitors and machinery.
What should you be looking for?
Early signs of damage include scratches and small chips to the surface. Cracks appearing can worsen over time and crumbling joints will only deteriorate further.
Knowing the signs and their causes helps you make informed decisions about maintenance and repairs, ensuring your industrial space remains functional and safe.
Warning signs include:
- Minor Cracking: Small cracks might seem harmless but these can quickly spread and deepen, which might be a sign of some underlying concrete damage.
- Discoloration: Changes in colour can be an indication of moisture problems or chemical damage, both of which can compromise the integrity of the concrete.
- General Wear: General wear is to be expected, but unmaintained wear can lead to further degradation.
- Uneven or Sinking Floors: These are serious issues and can be an indication of a subsurface problem that needs immediate attention.
- Water Pooling or Leaks: Excessive pooling water can erode concrete over time, leading to more significant damage to the concrete.
What should you do?
There are a wide range of repair products and systems available to you and contacting an experienced resin floor installation company will allow you to find a solution that is best suited to your operation and your budget.
Why choose Surface Systems?
The Surface Systems team have over 25 years’ experience in the specification and installation of resin flooring for a commercial and industrial businesses across a wide range of industries throughout the South West. Our high level of customer service from initial enquiry to completion of a project, has bought us new clients and repeat business. Our installation team’s flexibility of working around the clock, 7 days a week, ensures minimal impact to our clients’ operations.
Get in touch today on 01803 868680 or email enquiries@surfacesystems.co.uk
