Glossary
Glossary of Terms
Apron: A small concrete or asphalt pad poured just
outside of the garage to keep the gravel from entering the garage.
Brick Pavers: Solid bricks that come in various
designs and colors that are set in concrete.
Caisson: A hole dug 36” below the frost
level and filled in with concrete. Caissons provide support for
roof structures by keeping the concrete level and minimizing shifting
and movement.
Caulk: A substance used to seal control joints
and cracks. A caulk, clear or light gray, made of 100% silicone
is recommended.
Channel/Chase Drain: A drain system that is used
in the concrete diverting water from the downspout to help protect
the foundation and the newly placed concrete.
Colored Concrete: A colored powder that is mixed
through the concrete before it is poured.
*view
color chart*
Curb Cut: The public sidewalk and curb are removed
and replaced with a lower section of concrete. The resulting “curb
cut” makes an easier and smoother entrance to your driveway.
Cure and Seal: A sealant that is applied immediately
after standard concrete is poured to assist in the curing process
and to protect the surface from freeze and thaw cycles as well as
chemicals.
Dry Screen: A material that is used as an underlayment
for wet or expansive soils.
Epoxy Injection: A bonding process used to repair
a wide variety of vertical and horizontal concrete foundation walls.
The epoxy fills cracks and welds the surfaces together structurally.
Forced through the crack under pressure, the epoxy forms a bond
that is stronger than the concrete itself.
Fiber Mesh: A fiber material added to the concrete
which provides additional strength.
Flagstone: A thick, natural stone set in concrete
for patios, sidewalks and walls. There are two types of stone: square
cut has a defined pattern or random stone has many different shapes
and sizes. The flagstone comes in two colors: either a red (dusty
rose) color or a buff (tan) color.
Footer: A perimeter dug below the soil’s
surface poured with concrete to provide support for foundations
or walls.
French Drain: A perforated drain pipe placed beneath
the grounds surface to collect water and run it away from the structure
or basement. *See sump pump drain system and tank.
Foundation Repair and Stabilization: Hydraulically
driven steel piers lift and stabilize structures. The patented Magnum
Piers are driven to bedrock or load-bearing strata to prevent movement
of large concrete structures or foundations.
Glazing Compound: A liquid hardener applied to
stamped concrete four weeks after it is poured to enhance the color
and protect the surface.
Mudjacking: A method used to help lift a small
slab or section of walk. Most of the time mudjacking is considered
a temporary method. (Sherrick Construction does not do any mudjacking)
PSI: The term refers to: pounds per square inch.
Piering: See Foundation Repair and Stabilization.
Rebar: Steel rods, which come in various sizes,
are placed in the concrete for added reinforcement and strength.
Road Base: Road base is made from crushed and
recycled concrete that is used under new concrete for dry, non-expansive
soil.
Stamped Concrete: A process of using rubber molds
“stamped” into the concrete to create patterns resembling
brick, slate, cobblestone, flagstone or tile. When used with concrete
colors, the finished surface has its own distinctive and decorative
appearance without the cost of natural stone.
Sump Pump Drain System: Adds a pump to a french
drain system to remove excess water from under the structure or
from the basement.
Sump Pump Tank: The tank collects unwanted water
via a french drain to be removed by a sump pump.
Wire Mesh: Steel wire mesh when placed in the
concrete keeps the concrete from separating and provides additional
strength.
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