Re-assess Concrete Slab Cracks
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Floor Demo + OUR FOUNDATION IS CRACKED! || Concrete Slab House (Ep.2)
What happens here
With all previous flooring removed, the concrete slab's cracks are re-evaluated to determine their nature and severity. The team refers to research (implied via smartphone use in an earlier segment) and expert advice, confirming that cracks less than 1/8 inch wide are typically normal shrinkage cracks and do not indicate structural instability. A straight edge (such as a metal scraper) is passed over the cracks to check for height differences, ensuring no active movement. This step is critical for peace of mind and to avoid unnecessary, costly structural repairs.
Goal: Re-evaluate exposed concrete slab cracks, confirm they are non-structural shrinkage cracks (less than 1/8 inch wide), and ensure no active movement.
Tools and materials
- Smartphone
- Stiff Scraper/Straight Edge
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