CONCRETE LOTS AND FLATWORK

Isn’t All Concrete Construction Flatwork?

Kind of. Sort of. Since concrete is a fluid when an installer pours it, it can be molded to create vertical structures. Dams, pillars, columns, walls and other vertical structures are not flatwork. Essentially, flatwork covers concrete work that lies on a horizontal plane. Therefore, it includes sidewalks, parking lots, streets, foundations, patios, driveways, foundations, dumpster pads, and other flat surfaces. In some instances, flatwork can also include loading docks and ramps.

What Are Some Advantages Of Concrete Pavements?

You can find many concrete streets, sidewalks and parking lots, but concrete is also very common in residential construction projects. Many modern homes feature concrete slab foundations, driveways, garage floors and patios. A high-quality concrete mix that a reputable Austin company installs correctly will be extremely strong and have a long life. Concrete flatwork can have surface patterns, and stains are available to change the concrete’s color for enhanced aesthetic appeal. Therefore, if you want to create a walkway that mimics the appearance brick, your concrete installer can provide it. In most cases, concrete flatwork that the installer stamps to mimic pavers, flagstone, or bricks will be more economical than using the individual pieces. Furthermore, pavers and bricks often experience uneven settling, potentially giving you numerous components that can pose tripping hazards.

Is Concrete Repair Expensive?

Like other paving materials, the cost to repair concrete depends on the type and extent of the needed repair. Obviously it’s much cheaper to fix a small crack than to rip out a driveway, rebuild the subbase and then pour new concrete.

Is Rebar Always Necessary For Concrete Pavement?

Many types of concrete pavements may not need rebar. The primary considerations are the underlying soil and the load that the pavement must support. For example, a concrete sidewalk may not need rebar, but a dumpster pad will almost always need extra support.

Does Lusitania Repair Concrete?

Yes, we are a full-service New York masonry company that also installs and repairs concrete. Our services include small asphalt repairs, milling, overlays, concrete paving and sealcoating. We also offer parking lot maintenance services, including striping and marking, signage, speed bumps and wheel stops. Many of our jobs require our expertise in both asphalt and concrete installation; we may need to sealcoat an asphalt parking lot, for example, and replace the adjacent concrete curbs or rebuild the dumpster pad. Our team members are experienced, highly skilled paving professionals who can handle even the most complex project. 

We serve municipalities and counties, retail establishments, healthcare facilities, apartment complexes, industrial facilities, airports, churches, schools and universities, hotels, and many other commercial clients in many Long Island locations.