Your concrete slab is the foundation your building will sit on for decades — getting it right matters more than almost anything else.

Pro Tip #12: Control Joints Prevent Random Cracking

Concrete will crack — the goal is to control where. Saw-cut or tooled control joints every 10–12 feet in each direction give the slab a place to crack along a straight line rather than randomly across the surface.

Why This Matters

Every metal building project has details that separate a smooth experience from a frustrating one. This tip comes directly from real-world experience working with customers across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Kentucky. The issues that cause the most problems are almost always the ones that could have been avoided with a little advance planning.

Putting It Into Practice

Before your next step in the building process, take a moment to apply this tip to your specific situation. Every property is different, every project has its own challenges — but the fundamentals hold true across the board.

If you have questions about how this applies to your project, reach out. Sean Duncan at Rescue Metal Designs has seen virtually every situation that comes up in the Mid-South market, and a quick conversation can save you significant time and money.

A properly poured slab will outlast the building sitting on it. Do not rush this step.

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