Slope may not sound exciting. Nobody is sitting around saying, “You know what I really want to learn about today? The angle of concrete.” But slope is one of those quiet details that can make or break a concrete project. A driveway, patio, sidewalk, walkway, garage slab, or concrete pad may look flat, but in many cases, it should not be perfectly level. It often needs a slight slope so water can move where it is supposed to go. At GM Foundations Plus, we believe good concrete

Water is one of the most important things to understand in concrete work. It is also one of the sneakiest. Concrete actually needs water to become strong. Without water, concrete would not cure properly. But once concrete is placed, water needs to be controlled. When water ends up in the wrong place, sits too long, freezes, or has nowhere to go, it can start causing problems. That is where drainage and pressure come in. Water is the source. Drainage is the exit plan. Pressure