Commercial Concrete Projects in Central Iowa: What Property Owners Should Know
When you manage a commercial property, concrete usually isn't something you think about until it starts causing problems. Cracked sidewalks, deteriorating parking lots, damaged curbs and uneven concrete can quickly go from looking rough to creating drainage, accessibility and safety concerns.
For businesses and property managers in Central Iowa, summer is a good time to evaluate concrete around a property and decide what needs repaired, replaced or added. CMC Solutions handles commercial concrete flatwork throughout the Des Moines area, from parking lots and sidewalks to footings, slabs and industrial floors.
What Types of Commercial Concrete Work Does CMC Solutions Handle?
Commercial concrete covers a lot more than parking lots. Depending on the property, a project might include:
Concrete parking lots and parking areas
Sidewalks and walkways
Curbs and concrete islands
ADA-accessible concrete improvements
Warehouse and industrial floors
Interior concrete slabs
Footings
Concrete removal and replacement
Drainage and grading corrections
The right solution depends on how the property is used. A warehouse floor supporting equipment has very different requirements than a sidewalk outside an office building.
Learn more about CMC Solutions' commercial concrete services.
When Should Commercial Concrete Be Repaired or Replaced?
Look Beyond the Crack
Not every crack means an entire concrete area needs to be replaced. The bigger question is what's happening underneath and around it.
Standing water, sinking sections, repeated cracking, deteriorating edges and significant surface damage can indicate that a larger repair or replacement is worth considering. Addressing those problems earlier can also help prevent a relatively contained issue from spreading into surrounding concrete.
For property managers, there's another consideration: people. Uneven sidewalks and damaged pedestrian areas can create trip hazards for employees, tenants and customers.
Why Summer Is a Good Time to Plan Commercial Concrete Work
Iowa isn't exactly famous for predictable weather. Summer generally gives contractors a better window for excavation, site preparation, pouring and curing than the freeze-thaw circus we'll be dealing with a few months from now.
For larger commercial projects, planning ahead also gives your contractor time to think through access, phasing and how the work can be completed with as little disruption to your business as possible.
The American Concrete Institute provides extensive technical resources and standards related to concrete construction, while the Federal Highway Administration offers information related to concrete pavement and infrastructure.
Need Commercial Concrete Work in Central Iowa?
CMC Solutions works with businesses, contractors, property managers and commercial property owners throughout Central Iowa. Whether you're replacing a deteriorating parking area, pouring an industrial floor or planning concrete for a new project, we'd rather help you build it correctly than meet again in a few years because it didn't hold up.
Contact CMC Solutions or call (515) 505-2245 to talk about your upcoming commercial concrete project.
