"fredinstl" wrote

They got rid of the old slab (on the one car garage) and then poured a
new one for the 2 car garage 19' x 19'.
After less than a month, it has now 4 cracks (cracks 1 to 3 intersects
in middle):
1- from North wall going South of garage: 5' long, from 1/4" to 1/16"
wide
2- from West wall going East: 11' long, from 1/8" to 1/16" wide
3- from East wall going West: 12' long, 1/8" to 1/16" wide

These are too big. They messed up somewhere.

4- from Entrance (South) going North: 7' long, 1/32" wide

This is a normal hairline and not a big issue. YET. If it gets bigger, you
have issues.

My contractors talked to the concrete guy and here what he is
proposing:
1/ fix the cracks with caulking etc...
2/ wait one year, if it gets worse: redo the whole slab, and if it
doesn't get worse: fix the cracks as in 1/

Not sure what my expectations should be ? Should I ask to redo it
now ?

They shouldnt even be offering other than replacement. 1/4 to 1/8 inch
cracks are not normal, expecially not just in the first month.

If you seem 'apologetic' for asking for decent service, they will take you
for a ride and not offer yo what you know is your due (a properly poured and
reinforced floor). It's nice to be 'nice' but this isnt a time for it.