Concrete Flatwork

Concrete flatwork is the use of concrete poured into slabs or flatware, which can then be used for other building projects, including sidewalks, walkways, patios, and more. Concrete flatwork differs from traditional concrete that is simply poured into a frame or set area, mostly because the slabs are much smaller and can easily be laid into alignments with one another and removed or replaced, when needed.
 
Concrete Flatwork
Concrete flatwork is the umbrella term used for pouring concrete into smaller and reduced frames to better comprise them into a particular alignment building project, such as a sidewalk. On a sidewalk, you’ll notice several lines of demarcation where one slab ends and another begins. These slabs are all poured and laid individually to create one even and flat surface. The purpose of using flatwork differs from other forms of pouring concrete and installation, because it’s much easier to install and repair when damages do occur, as it doesn’t require removing all of the concrete in order to be replaced.
 
Concrete Slabs
Concrete slabs are poured into individual frames that are measured to be precise sizes for a particular project. The concrete slabs end up with the same height, width, and thickness, making it easier to align them for certain projects, such as patios, walkways, or sidewalks. The slabs can also be used for landscaping purposes when building a retaining wall or edging around a garden. Concrete slabs are highly durable and give contractors more versatility when working with them and integrating them into projects. Once molded, the slabs are then sealed together with other slabs to create the perfect, flattened surface. When repairs are needed, this seal can be broken to take out an old slab and replace it with a new one that is then sealed in again.
 
Concrete Repairs
When you decide to invest in concrete flatwork versus standard concrete, the repairs are much easier and more efficient. When a piece of concrete flatwork is damaged or cracked, a contractor can easily remove the piece of concrete and do so without having to remove the entire surface of concrete. The concrete slab can then be replaced with a new concrete slab that fits the area and looks refreshed as before. Concrete repairs with concrete flatwork are equally as durable as replacing standard concrete surfaces, so you don’t have to worry about compromising quality when you opt for concrete flatwork versus standard concrete for such surfaces.
 
Sidewalks, Patios, Porches, and Walkways
Sidewalks, patios, porches, and walkways are some of the prime surfaces that concrete flatwork is used for. Concrete flatwork allows contractors to build up the surfaces of these areas, rather than pouring the concrete into one big frame for each of them. If you’re looking to install concrete in larger spaces, like parking garages, parking lots, or even your driveway, then standard concrete installation is likely the way to go. However, smaller surfaces use concrete slabs and flatwork as building tiles or blocks, because they can be adjusted in size and pattern to accommodate the specific area that needs to be covered.