Everything above a building depends on its foundation. JCA Roofing & Steel handles concrete and foundation work — footings, foundation walls, slabs and related concrete — for projects in Salt Lake City and communities across Utah.
Utah's freeze-thaw cycles and varied soils make good preparation, reinforcement and curing especially important for concrete that needs to last.
Footings and foundation walls
Foundation work generally starts with footings set below the frost line, followed by stem walls or full basement walls. Forms are set to the plans, reinforcing is placed, anchor bolts or embeds are located, and the concrete is poured and consolidated.
Slabs and flatwork
Slabs on grade, garage floors, shop floors and similar flatwork depend on a properly prepared and compacted base, the right reinforcement and appropriate control joints. Finishing and curing steps follow the pour to help the slab gain strength and limit cracking.
Concrete in a freeze-thaw climate
Water that gets into concrete and freezes can cause surface damage over time. Mix selection, proper finishing, drainage and curing all play a role in how concrete holds up through Utah winters. Cold-weather pours need extra planning to protect fresh concrete.
Foundations that are ready for steel
When a project includes structural steel, the foundation has to deliver anchor bolts in the right place and at the right elevation. Because JCA also handles rebar and steel erection, the concrete and steel are planned together rather than by separate companies.
