Warranty
OFFICIAL WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Warranty Period: 1 Year from Date of Installation
NJ Home Improvement Contractor #13VH06355300
Fully Licensed & Insured
856-513-5831 • Grassoconcrete.com
Authorized Signature: ____________________________
Date: ___________________________
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning your concrete periodically and keeping it sealed are the key components of any good maintenance program. How often you clean and reseal will largely depend on the conditions the concrete is exposed to, especially weather extremes, sunlight intensity, and the amount of foot and vehicle traffic. It is recommended to maintain or re-seal as necessary. By waiting too long, you will notice the color start to face slightly. Just like waxing a car, reseal your stamped concrete and the color will be as vibrant as the day it was installed. When it is time to reseal your concrete, power wash, and let dry totally, use a leaf blower to make sure the surface is clean and that moisture is out of the control expansion lines. Sometime the existing sealer can be rejuvenated by using “xylene”, the xylene is a solvent base acrylic which re-emulsifies the existing sealer and makes the concrete look good again. If sealer is needed at this point, apply it with a paint roller, thin is better, do not over apply. To reduce slip-page, anti-skid additive can be put in the sealer. Use solvent base sealers on exterior work. If a white haze is noticed on your concrete, moisture is the culprit. Moisture is trapped under the sealer. Using “xylene” will remove the white haze.
DRAINAGE
Water can be a big problem for concrete. Good run off is important to insure concrete stays in good conditions. Rainspouts are often the source of concrete problems, especially in the winter. Water gets under the concrete and with freeze thaw cycles, concrete lifts and may crack. Make sure rainspouts are piped away and that your grading is sloped away also.
DE-ICERS
Do not use deicers to completely melt snow or ice. Instead, use deicers to make the removal of snow and ice easier. Deicers melt down through the snow and ice to the hard surface, then spread out underneath. This undercuts and loosens the snow, so shoveling can be done. Ice melting chemicals can damage concrete surfaces if not careful, – primarily scaling and spawling, – this is where small flakes of concrete come loose from the surface by forcing the thawing and refreezing of concentrated amounts of deicing agent residue. These materials refreeze at 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweep or shovel excess ice melt off concrete to avoid problems. Moreover, New Concrete is more susceptible to the harmful effects of ice melt. We only recommend the use of sand for traction, especially for the first few years.
ITS CONCRETE, WON’T IT CRACK?
Absolutely, but with rare exceptions, only where we “tell” it to. Simply put, concrete is a mixture of sand, cement, and aggregate that is made workable by the addition of water. As the concrete cures and this water hydrates from the concrete, it tends to build up considerable stress. This stress is relieved by cracking. We “tell” it where to crack, by providing relatively discreet joints that are saw cut into specified depths and other tolerances, for joint placement, as established by the American Concrete Institution (ACI). These joints create a weak plane in the concrete slab that readily relieves these natural stresses. The actual crack is located at the bottom on the joint and is not visible. We hide the saw cuts in the pattern. Rare, but occasionally, hairline cracks outside the control joint will occur. They do not affect the integrity of the concrete slab.
GRASSO CONCRETE, LLC – installs concrete flatwork in accordance with the American Concrete Institute – (ACI) guidelines that are recognized as the industry standards. Our concrete crews follow the recommended practices set forth by the American Concrete Institute for the installation of quality flatwork. GRASSO CONCRETE is also a member of the NCMA (National Concrete Masonry Association).
WARRANTY
GRASSO CONCRETE, LLC – for a period of one year warrants that any cracking in excess of 1/8” should be repaired or replaced. Coverage includes cracking in excess of 1/8 inch resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. Hairline cracks are considered normal in concrete and do not affect structural integrity resulting from defects in materials or workmanship shall be repaired or replaced. GRASSO CONCRETE, LLC. makes no claim that hairline cracks might not develop, but insures that every precaution is taken to minimize their occurrence by using approved methods and quality materials.. Clients acknowledge the importance of periodic maintenance, effects of de-icer’s on concrete, overloading and proper drainage.
INTEGRAL COLOR
Integral color is a pigment in powder or liquid form that is added in to the concrete that adds color through the whole slab. It does not increase the strength or the concrete.
We Propose Hereby To Furnish Materials And Labor-Complete in Accordance With Above Specifications.
All materials are guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a professional, timely manner according to manufacture installation guide lines.
Concrete installation is a market full of inexperienced businesses with questionable integrity. Feel safe knowing that your product will be built properly and will last!
CONTRACT INFO & CONDITIONS
Service lines: Prior to any excavation, we will notify all utility, phone, and cable companies, to come out to survey and mark the grounds of your property regarding the location of any service lines into your house. This marking will alert us to these known locations in an effort to prevent damage.We will not be responsible for any unforeseen wires, pipes, irrigation, or electrical other than utilities and telecommunications.
Hidden Systems: Since it is impossible for us to know the location of any added underground systems such as sprinkler lines, added gas lines or added electrical lines, etc., we will not be responsible for any incurred damage to these and similar “hidden systems”. It is the customer’s responsibility to locate, clearly identify, and notify Grasso Concrete, LLC of all underground conduits, wiring, pipes, septic systems, etc. Any damage to such underground conduits, wiring, pipes, septic systems, etc. shall not be the responsibility of Grasso Concrete, LLC.. If certain systems are damaged, we may agree to do the repair work to these systems at a fair cost to the customer; above/beyond the contracted price upon written execution of a “Change Order”.
Landscaped Areas: Because of the work we must perform, there may be a need to disrupt some surrounding landscape; such as lawn, flower beds etc. We will not be responsible for the repair of such areas, although we may agree to do the repair work at a fair cost to the customer. It will be the customer’s responsibility to clear the area to be landscaped of all debris, building materials and any other obstructions, unless Grasso Concrete, LLC. is contracted to do so.
Unforeseen debris: In the event of unforeseen underground conditions such as clay soil, chunks of concrete, asphalt, underground streams, large boulders, footings, swampy areas, pan, or any other obstacles such as buried trash, foreign debris, or oil tanks at which point may be uncovered or encountered which are not apparent at the time of estimating; we may need to execute a “Change Order” above/beyond the original estimate to cover the costs of such an unforeseen, timely additional amount of work, or to cover the costs needed for possible additional material needed to fill this void or dispose of unforeseen material properly. *All alterations or deviations from above specifications involving extra cost will be executed only upon written orders. In the event of non-payment of contract, owner is responsible for full payment of the contract plus interest and responsible legal expenses.
Unforeseen Acts of Nature: Before, during, or after installation, of any project, excessive storm damage may cause erosion and washout conditions. Grasso Concrete, LLC. will not be held responsible for storm damage. We will restore the areas to their original condition after signing an “Additional Work Order” to approve such restoration.
Customer Care of NEW Concrete
- Do not drive on the “new” concrete for at least 14 days.
- Do not allow water to drain beneath the slab…..settlement cracks may develop.
- Do not apply deicing chemicals (salt) for snow and ice removal the first winter. As an alternative, sand can be used for traction.
- WARNING: Never use deicers containing ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate (i.e. fertilizers). Such products are known to aggressively attack concrete.
- Apply a good quality sealer. Contact your contractor, local Ready Mix producer or building supply store to purchase a concrete sealer.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for sealer application.
- Re-application of the sealer is generally recommended every year.
- For stain removal, do not use harsh acids. Use a product specifically designed for the stain in question and for use on concrete.
Signature:______________________ Date:_______________