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Home Inspection

Category - Building Science

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When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. What cause do most concrete problems have in common?

Excess concrete is added
Excess water is added
Insufficient mixture time
Inappropriate mixture methods

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Answer: B - When concrete is not installed properly, defects inevitably become apparent. Most concrete problems result from excess water being added. Too much water in the mixture weakens the concrete, especially when it settles. Cracks are more likely to develop with watered down concrete mixtures.

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