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Concrete Slab Formwork Engineering Solutions at Alumlight

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Alumlight knows that the slab must be constructed properly to prevent a number of concrete slab repair problems. Most important is the compacting and preparation of the soil that will rest directly underneath the slab. If the soil has not been compacted then it will settle over time and leave a gap between the top of the soil and the bottom of the slab. If the gap is too large and the forces too great then the slab can crack and sink the reason most concrete slab formwork experience failure is the movement of the soil underneath. Expansive soils is to swell when they absorb water, and shrink when they lose water, are the number one enemy of concrete slabs. And expansive soils with high clay content are the worst and often lead to expensive concrete slab repair. In addition, repairs may not be limited to the foundation but may include roof damage, brickwork damage, tile floor damage, plumbing damage, and other structural damages. There are a number of warning signs that can i