My wife and I bought a home close to Venus and it is brand new. The concrete driveway is already breaking up and the builder will not fix it. Has anyone else had any issues like this, thank you for your suggestions Robert
Concrete is guaranteed to do 2 things, crack and set hard (unless sugar was added)
Seriously though, I doubt you’ll have much luck with the driveway. Never seen a builder warranty those unless it obvious a major fail. Unless there’s a 1/4 inch wide or height difference, I don’t see them replacing it.
Concrete is guaranteed to do 2 things, crack and set hard (unless sugar was added)
Seriously though, I doubt you’ll have much luck with the driveway. Never seen a builder warranty those unless it obvious a major fail. Unless there’s a 1/4 inch wide or height difference, I don’t see them replacing it.
I replaced more driveways than I can remember when I was with Lennar for nearly 10 years. All but one were for normal surface cracks.. Yes, surface cracks are usually a normal part of the curing process. And yes, our JD Power surveys were really, really important to corporate.
Look at your warranty, it should define what constitutes defective flatwork.
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I really hate to do what I am about to do, because it will be very painful for you.
When I bought new my house it had a 10 year warranty that included flat work. There were clauses that defined how wide the crack had to be to be covered.
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It’s probably got to be 1/4” or better. They are going to blame you for improper watering during this dry spell. It’s been a bad summer for concrete Most owners don’t water right
Pics would help as others have said. Concrete does crack often, but not more than hairline surface cracks if everything is done correctly. I've poured over 2,000 cu yds this year alone. Basic things like density testing on the soil, moisture content of the soil, air entrainment of the mix, water content, slump, curing method, etc can all affect proper curing and result in more significant cracking and curling. On my current project we've poured about 700 yds. There was minor cracking (1/16" cracks) in a few spots in the foundation footing, nothing in stem walls, one hairline crack in one section of a little over 600 linear feet of sidewalk, and one hairline crack in 12,000 sf slab. All flatwork received specific cure for interior and exterior applications, was tested for density and moisture before pour, soil drenched with fire hose before pour, and concrete testing at every pour, every 50 yds. We do this and our slabs and sidewalks look great for years.
I can pick up a 4 inch thick piece of concrete and I can see a little bit of rebar on the ground but clearly I don't think I should be able to pick up the concrete at all? I have not be able to post pictures for some reason or I would for sure. The cracks some are completely through the thickness of the slab and all the way across in 3 sections and a new one is starting. Then the corners by the street are making cracks as a radius on both corners and is several of them are cracks meeting cracks toward the street. I have spent a could of hours trying to post a picture of my deer mount and was not able to do it for some reason. Tonight when I get home I will try and post some pictures. I tried to get on this forum with my phone to post the pictures too but the forum doesn't seem to work well with the phone as i can't get the whole page on my phone, lol. Maybe I will call my kids and see if they can post it some how. Thank you for your time.
I can pick up a 4 inch thick piece of concrete and I can see a little bit of rebar on the ground but clearly I don't think I should be able to pick up the concrete at all? I have not be able to post pictures for some reason or I would for sure. The cracks some are completely through the thickness of the slab and all the way across in 3 sections and a new one is starting. Then the corners by the street are making cracks as a radius on both corners and is several of them are cracks meeting cracks toward the street. I have spent a could of hours trying to post a picture of my deer mount and was not able to do it for some reason. Tonight when I get home I will try and post some pictures. I tried to get on this forum with my phone to post the pictures too but the forum doesn't seem to work well with the phone as i can't get the whole page on my phone, lol. Maybe I will call my kids and see if they can post it some how. Thank you for your time.
Check the size of your pics. If they won't post then reduce the size and save.
2017 Tundra 5.7 CM 4x4 2006 Champion 2200 Bay Boat
When I bought new my house it had a 10 year warranty that included flat work. There were clauses that defined how wide the crack had to be to be covered.
I haven’t seen a new home warranty that included driveways in flat work. Specifically stated foundation and patios. Driveways and sidewalks were not included.
Back in 06 KB Homes had a bunch of driveways sinking 2-4” and I believe had to replace all of them.
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Back in 06 KB Homes had a bunch of driveways sinking 2-4” and I believe had to replace all of them.
Back then you the TRCC, Texas Residential Contruction Commision that over saw warranty on house in Texas. They came with 10 year structure and 2 year others like HVAC,Plumbing, Etc
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