As a homeowner, you may be thinking about adding a new concrete feature, repairing existing concrete or maintaining the concrete in your home. There are a number of important procedures we recommend to ensure you get a quality finished product. As well, knowing what's covered under your home warranty.
Residential Concrete
Best Practices
Are you thinking about adding a new concrete driveway, walkway or garage slab to your home? Visit these links for recommended procedures for placement and curing to help ensure you have a quality product that will last for years:
Concrete Maintenance
Your new home features a driveway, walkway or garage slab so it’s time to think about properly maintaining the concrete so you can extend its life and beauty. Visit this link for tips on maintenance and sealing your homes concrete:
De-Icing
In winter, keep your concrete in great shape by avoiding use of chemicals and salts. These products can catalyze freeze/thaw damage, which results in the flaking or scaling of your concrete. Visit the below link for recommendations on products to avoid, prevention and more:
Sealing Concrete
For standard plain concrete driveways and walkways, Concrete Alberta recommends proper sealing of the surface with a penetrating sealer, click the link below to learn more:
Removing Stains on Concrete
The major reasons for removing stains or cleaning concrete surfaces are either to improve the surface appearance or to prepare the surface for a treatment. Visit the link below for more:
New Home Warranty Programs
When it comes to the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance of the concrete in your home, there are a number of important things to note, one of them being what is covered under your new home warranty. Please use the provided links to find out more about coverage, roles and the warranty process.
Residential Protection Program
The Residential Protection Program administers the New Home Buyer Protection Act including mandatory new home warranty and builder licensing requirements.
Alberta New Home Warranty Program
The Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP) is the leading provider of new home warranty, renovation warranty and homebuilder insurance
Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP)