Soil Stabilization
Weak soils are very abundant in Florida and Georgia! Some of these lands have been undisturbed for millions of years. Once development begins on some of these loose soils, structural failure is almost certainly inevitable. Upon building a structure, these soils begin to slowly compact against the weight of the structure, and sometimes they need help in supporting the newly introduced loads to eliminate settlement.
The technology and methodology of the building have changed dramatically over the last 10-15 years. Now, typically, soils are tested prior to construction to determine the density and composition in relation to the support characteristics needed for the proposed structure to be built. Prior to this time frame, testing was not accomplished and we can begin to see the stresses (cracks) in some structures from older construction.
In either case, new or old construction; there is a solution to stiffen and compact these soils:
1-part Polyurethane Soil Stabilizer, this product is injected directly into soft soils to provide a glue-like bond of weak or shifting soils. It can be injected into depths of up to 20 feet to provide a very secure base after construction or it can be applied prior to construction and has the capability of turning ordinary “ball-bearing” type contractor fill dirt into 1200+ p.s.i. bonded soil… like turning your soil into the concrete. This product carries the same longevity claims as polyurethane as well as being totally harmless to the environment. Soil Stabilizing can also be used for building water-tight soil curtains while excavating, provide a rock-hard bed for pipe-laying, or be topographically sprayed onto soils as a temporary (remember, sunlight will break it down) erosion control. We offer a 10-year Warranty against shrinkage.
Our 2 part polyurethane is injected deep in to the soil to stabilize and densify the earth below grade. This service will also fill any voids or spaces below. In the end, this results in extremely dense and stable ground below. This will also increase the load bearing capacity of the structure above.
Why Poly Lift USA & The Benefits of FoamJection
Concrete rests on subgrade, which is a fancy term for the earth below. When the subgrade begins to weaken and settle, the concrete loses its support. This can be caused by a variety of factors…weather, rain, leaks, excess weight to name a few. While the root causes may vary, the end result is always the same. Structural damage.
Over time, often in months, Soil begin to stress, then crack and, eventually, break apart and sink. This leads to trip hazards, unsightly appearance and a reduction in property values. This damage is structural – not cosmetic. Neither patching nor a new surface will solve the problem.
At Poly Lift USA we offer customers an environmentally safe, affordable, long-term resolution.
Our Foamjection technology has enabled thousands of property owners in Florida, Georgia and Texas to repair their damaged Soil and save thousands in replacement costs. Our typical repair is well under 50% less than cost of replacement.
Here’s how Foamjection technology works:
- Penny size holes are drilled through the damaged slab at 5-foot intervals.
- Specially formulated polyurethane foam is pumped through the slab reaching the subgrade underneath.
- The liquid foam fills voids and expands rapidly to compact the earth beneath the slab.
- As the foam hardens it locks the slab in place. We call this stabilization.
- When lift is required, additional foam is pumped using carefully calibrated pressure gauges until the slab is raised to the desired height.
- Drill holes are filled with sanded concrete.
All Poly Lift USA repairs come with a 10-year, transferable warranty.
If you live in Florida, Georgia or Texas and your concrete area is starting to crack, settle or sink, please call Poly Lift today! (844-765-9872). See why 10,000 clients have repaired, instead of replaced their damaged concrete with Poly Lift USA.
We understand how important it is to secure your property investment and protect your family.
Please don’t wait for your soil to become so damaged that repair is not possible. If cracked pieces become too fragmented (less than 3 feet square) repair will no longer be an option. (844-765-9872)
