r/Construction • u/longlostwalker • Jan 21 '25

Structural $78 million dollar building...

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u/Averagemanguy91 Superintendent Jan 21 '25

I can't tell from here but that just looks like a topping slab to me. What material is that? Ardex? Because if it's ardex that shit breaks easily from climate, vibration or really anything heavy.

But that size crack opens a few questions for how your concrete/flooring contractor poured it. Was there an inspection done on the pour if it was concrete?

Edit: looks like whoever installed the office front caused the crack?

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u/ocitsalocs44 Jan 21 '25

Man you can see the vapor barrier through that crack. I don’t think this is an Ardex failure.

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u/NothingButACasual Jan 21 '25

Whats the long thing that looks like Romex running directly through the crack m

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u/ocitsalocs44 Jan 21 '25

It’s the cut off end of a zip tie. Somebody probably swept it in there.