December 17, 2019

How Polyurethane Concrete Lifting Works

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There is no denying that cracks in your concrete can be a cause of trips and hazards. They can increase wear and tear on tires and make snow removal very difficult. It can look unsightly as well!

You can combat settled and sunken concrete by leveling it using polyurethane foam. The polyurethane concrete raising process is quick and efficient. Here’s how it works:

Before you level

There are a few things you need to consider and do before concrete leveling takes place.

Get an estimate

The first thing to do would be to get an estimate. Once you schedule an estimate, a technician will come out to inspect your settled concrete.

Schedule your concrete leveling

After receiving your estimate you can schedule your concrete leveling repair.

Day of Service

Unlike replacing your entire sidewalk or driveway, raising your concrete with polyurethane takes only 1-2 hours. The process is simple and mostly mess-free.

Drilling – It begins with drilling a few ⅝” holes into the concrete slab that is being raised. One of the benefits of choosing polyurethane concrete raising over mudjacking is the size and the number of holes drilled into the cement.

Filling – Using an injection gun and a tapered delivery port, polyurethane foam is pumped below the sunken concrete. The foam fills the gaps where soil under the slab has settled or washed away.

Raising – Once the polyurethane foam is injected below the concrete, a chemical reaction occurs. It expands and raises the concrete

Cleanup – Once completed, the holes are filled in and all equipment is removed from site.

Using your concrete again

Once the concrete is raised to the desired height you need to allow 15 minutes for the polyurethane foam to cure. Once it has, you can walk and drive on the concrete slab once more.

For the best concrete repair, lifting, and leveling experts in Florida and Georgia, call Polylift USA! 844-765-8772.

December 17, 2019

How To Prevent Concrete Damage On Your Property

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Whether your concrete is brand new or newly raised, you can prevent concrete settling and forming cracks. There are three things you can try to ensure your cement stays level.

Seal Cracks and Joints

The first thing to consider is ensuring that cracks and joints are sealed properly. If you notice any, use concrete caulk to seal them straight away. If the gaps are large, you can use a backer rod to fill in the gap. Then use the caulk on top to seal it up.

Caulking the cracks and joints in your concrete at the earliest opportunity helps to keep out moisture that can cause washout in your concrete slab. Washout is one of the leading causes of your concrete not settling.

Adjust Downspout Location

An easy way to prevent concrete settling is to adjust the location of your downspout. A great tip is to ensure that your downspouts are at least 5 feet away from the sidewalk, driveway or patio.

Pack Surrounding Soil

To avoid water flowing under the cement, you need to ensure that any open sides of your concrete slabs are tightly packed with soil. The soil needs to be well compacted into the sides to avoid any water getting in.

Getting new concrete poured?

One of the best ways to prevent concrete settling starts with when the cement is poured. You need to ensure that there is a tightly compacted base below below the cement which can help combat against the following:

Soil compression
Washout below the concrete
Changes in soil moisture

What if concrete has already settled?

If your concrete has already settled, the best solution is to raise it by using polyurethane foam. While replacing the concrete may be your first thought, raising the concrete is actually less expensive and timely than it would be to replace it.

If you need concrete repair or stabilization call the experts at PolyliftUSA today! 844-765-9872.

December 17, 2019

The Challenging Craft of Concrete Repair

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When you think of people that you would call to fix things that are in need of repair, would you consider them an artist? Do you feel that what they do is a craft? You most likely consider them experts in their field, technicians, and professional in what they do, but artists or craftsmen seem to best describe a job role that is more creative. Wouldn’t you agree?

However, repairing concrete and using polyurethane isn’t something that can be captured in an instruction manual. Truth be told, it is an absolutely science, and is also very much an art. One that requires experience-based judgement, creative problem-solving, patience, dedication, and serious attention to detail.

Although there is a need for specific types of technology to help with the process, this again needs skilled people to manually be able to use them. This element can be done by following instructions, but implementation will always require the repairer to know what areas of the concrete that needs the attention. In terms of repair, lifting and cracks.

Among the many things that include the professional and experts making judgements in terms of the repair, the concrete requires them to assess it. Craftsmen are very much focused on attention to detail, and concrete repair requires a level of precision and being exact, while understanding that each repair will not be the same. This is where a sense of judgement and experience will come into play and be a huge factor in the overall concrete repair.

If you’re seeking concrete repair, lifting, or stabilization call 844-765-9872 today!

December 2019

How Polyurethane Concrete Lifting Works

How To Prevent Concrete Damage On Your Property

The Challenging Craft of Concrete Repair