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Patio Structural Problems

Structural issues affecting patio slabs, foundations, edges, and overall stability.

Why Is My Patio Cracking? Causes and Answers

January 26, 2026 by patiomaster
A concrete patio showing several common crack patterns caused by soil movement, moisture, and long-term stress.

Patio cracks usually raise three immediate questions: is this normal, is it dangerous, and does it mean the patio is failing. The presence of a crack alone does not answer any of those questions. What matters is how the crack behaves over time and what caused it. Some cracks form once and remain stable for … Read more

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