Washington is not a particularly large state in terms of acreage; but, it is reported to be the most densely populated and second wealthiest state in the Country. So, it may lack endless miles of pavement between remotely spaced towns; but, it sure must have a huge amount of sidewalks within its towns. Some of the fancier (or older, historical) sidewalks may be paved with stone or tiled; others can be surfaced with asphalt; but, it is a fair bet that there are many miles of concrete sidewalk in Bellingham WA. Some of them would have been laid with pre-cast slabs while others may be of a more continuous nature having been poured on site in quite long lengths.
Nothing Lasts Forever
You might think that simple foot traffic along a concrete sidewalk would hardly ever cause any damage to that sidewalk and that they would be virtually maintenance and repair free. Unfortunately, this is rarely (if ever) the case.
Causes of Sidewalk Damage
By and large; Bellingham WA is not a concrete jungle and even in its biggest city of Washington you will find tree lined streets (in the Forest Hill area for example). Trees have roots and the roots of a healthy tree are continuously growing; should a root be near the surface; the power behind its growing will easily disturb any concrete pavement or sidewalk located above it; definitely sufficient to cause cracks if not to actually lift up apportion of the concrete.
Not all sidewalks are actually adjacent to a traffic bearing road; but most are. Vehicles are not meant to encroach onto the sidewalks; but, from time to time they do; whether accidentally or deliberately, the vehicle’s weight can crack or otherwise damage the concrete forming the sidewalk.
Additionally, some sidewalks are positioned above buried services and utility supply lines or pipes. Occasionally, these have to be exposed for maintenance purposes that require deliberately digging up the sidewalk and then replacing that part later.
Who Looks After The Sidewalks?
It might be the town authorities or similar official bodies; or it could be the owners of adjacent or enclosing property; but, there will be people responsible for each inch of sidewalk throughout the state. These people should take note that; as well as the sidewalk itself; they are also responsible for ensuring the basic safety of those who use the sidewalk. Serious injury can be caused when tripping over a crack in a sidewalk and medical costs and compensation for that injury can run very high; better to take advance precautions through all embracing Concrete Sidewalk Crack Repair In Bellingham WA; than to face a ruinous lawsuit.
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