Category: Architecture, Home, Repair Services

Tags: Concrete Cancer, Concrete Spalling, concrete repair

Understanding Concrete Cancer — This page explains how “concrete cancer” (corrosion and spalling of reinforced concrete) occurs when internal steel reinforcement rusts and expands, causing the surrounding concrete to break, delaminate, or leak. It outlines common signs — cracking or spalling concrete, rust stains, bubbling render, leaks — and highlights contributing factors such as moisture ingress, poor original construction, or insufficient concrete cover over steel. Useful for homeowners and building managers evaluating structural damage or planning repairs.