[BC] AM Tower base weathering

[Mike McCarthy]

All due respect Richard, how would one inspect the concrete for cracks 
and or other defects if the entire pier is covered by wood.

More often than not, paint peels off for reasons other than what you 
describe.  Including application too soon after the pour while the 
concrete is still leaching its water out.

MM

On 11/24/2013 11:53 AM, richardbrianjohnson at verizon.net wrote:
>   Concrete is hygroscopic and needs to breathe. Weather tends to erode the surface and rainwater may enter and freeze. Therefore, each year a little more of the surface may be lost as freezing water expands and chips away some of the surface.
>
> My advice is if it looks too ugly to ignore, build a box around it with pressure-treated lumber. This may keep rainwater and snow off the surface, extending its life, while making it look better.  Do __not__ paint it.
>   
>   Cheers,
> Richard B. Johnson