Only 4 in 10 Homeowners Can Spot All These Contractor Shortcuts

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  Workers set rebar directly against the form boards. Which is true about this?
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  A driveway crew skips the plastic supports under the rebar. This usually causes:
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  You see wood forms bowing out while concrete is poured. What does this mean?
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  The crew skips mechanical vibration after pouring. What is the likely result?
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  The crew pours half the slab, stops for hours, then pours the rest. This creates:
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  A worker vibrates one spot of the fresh slab for a long time. The concrete will:
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  Fresh concrete is left to dry in hot sun without being kept wet. What happens?
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  The contractor says the new walkway can be used after just one day. Best response?
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  A finisher floats the surface while it is still very wet. The result is often:
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  A patio is poured perfectly level with no slope at all. Over time, it will likely:
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  The contractor suggests omitting the expansion joint near your house. You should:
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  Before you make the final payment to the contractor, you should:
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  A verbal deal sounds great. To protect yourself, you should:
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  The crew asks for the full amount before they start. Smart move?
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  Which warranty detail is worth asking about in writing?
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  You notice several small cracks after the crew leaves. First step is to:
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  In everyday speech, people say "cement." Technically, what is your driveway made of?
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  Concrete reaches its full design strength:
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  In freezing weather, the contractor pours anyway. What should the crew do?
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  Which combination of signs most strongly suggests a rushed, low-quality pour?