Concrete spalling or as its often refer to as concrete cancer is caused when steel reinforcement within a concrete slab begins rusting. When steel rusts it expands approximately 5 times its original size causing concrete cracking and flaking. One of the biggest cause of concrete spalling is where Magnasite has been used as a floor topping. Magnasite was used extensively in the 70,s as a floor topping but has no become one of the biggest causes of Concrete Cancer Spalling concrete puts owners of property at risk of negligence suits. Damage can occur through concrete pieces falling and injuring people or property. If concrete spalling that is not repaired it will leed to a greater chance if significant damage along with the increased cost of repair. |
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