Concrete cancer, also known as concrete spalling, is usually not covered by most strata insurance policies in Australia. It is seen as a building defect or gradual deterioration, not a sudden or accidental event. As a result, repairing concrete cancer is treated as...
Over time, buildings and structures can suffer from concrete spalling, a condition where the surface of the concrete begins to crack, chip, or flake. This issue is often caused by moisture seeping into the concrete, leading to rusting reinforcement bars. If left...
Concrete, the workhorse of the construction industry, isn’t invincible. Over time, especially when exposed to harsh elements, it can develop a severe condition nicknamed “concrete cancer.” This isn’t a literal disease, but the damage it causes...
