March 2021

Ensuring that your property is ready for winter can be tricky. When it starts to rain heavily or snow uncontrollably, you can expect your pool concrete to start sinking and potentially cause problems. This will lead to slips and falls which can cost property owners a lot of money. If legal action is taken against you and you neglect to re-level areas around your property, then you could end up paying a lot of money in damages if someone does decide to sue.

Solving the problem of slips and falls due to concrete slipping hazards

This is why companies such as Poly Lift USA are such a great help with pool concrete lifting and leveling. If severe weather or lack of maintenance has ruined the concrete around your home, then lifting it or leveling it can be a great alternative to expensive replacements.

Whether it’s your driveway, pool, or even the sidewalk in front of your house, taking good care of your concrete slabs will prevent slips and falls and ultimately save you from expensive lawsuits.

Get in touch with Poly Lift USA to prevent slips and falls in the future

So the next time we face extreme weather conditions, consider contacting companies like Poly Lift USA to help with pool concrete lifting and leveling. This will ensure that your concrete slabs are back to an even level and will also protect them from future weather damage and other adverse conditions.

Getting your patio ready for summer is something that should begin early. If there is a significant amount of work to be done then it is best to get all the concrete leveling and lifting done, way ahead of the summer. 

Techniques for Repairing a Cracked Patio

A cracked patio does not necessarily need to be replaced, there are times when it can be saved. If your patio is sinking and has slabs that have settled, geotechnical polyurethane expanding foam can be used to raise up the patio.

Another technique that can be used is mudjacking. However, the foaming process is more long-lasting and it will not require large holes to install. Mudjacking on the other hand will require large holes to be drilled in the original structure in order to build it up.

The Restoration Process

The first thing that needs to be done is to make the patio as clean as possible. This means all the dirt and grime need to be removed by power washing. 

The cracks are then sealed up and filled with silicone caulk. Next, a four-step process is employed to do concrete lifting and leveling of your patio.

First, holes are drilled around the area that needs to be repaired and the polyurethane foam is injected below the slab. After that, a commercial power washer is used to clean away the dirt from the surface. 

Next, the injected holes are filled with mortar. Finally, the large cracks are filled with silicone caulk, a tool is then used to smooth the surface of the patio. The silicone will remain flexible long after it has cured which helps to prevent the patio from crumbling and cracking once again.

If you are in the market for a new patio please contact us at PolyLift USA. We aim to provide effective solutions to your home renovation needs. Masonry and concrete work is our specialty and we can help you, with masonry and concrete work for your home or business.