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Spot Concrete Problems Before They Get Serious
Concrete problems can came out of nowhere after a big rainstorm but usually a concrete problem is an underlying issue that happens slowly over time. We’re here to help alert you to some of the most telling signs you may have a concrete issue in its early stages. We’ll also help find a solution before the problem escalates.
Cracks and Crumbling – Concrete is one of the strongest building materials in the world – any significant wear and tear is serious cause for concern. Cracks and crumbling could be superficial and simply the sign of a weathering. However, it could also indicate a more serious underlying problem: the lack of foundational stability. IF the soil is eroding beneath the slab, cracks and crumbling could only be the beginning of the issue. Sinking and shifting could be next, so make sure you get a full assessment of the slab.
Cracks and Crumbling – Concrete is one of the strongest building materials in the world – any significant wear and tear is serious cause for concern. Cracks and crumbling could be superficial and simply the sign of a weathering. However, it could also indicate a more serious underlying problem: the lack of foundational stability. IF the soil is eroding beneath the slab, cracks and crumbling could only be the beginning of the issue. Sinking and shifting could be next, so make sure you get a full assessment of the slab.
Pooling Water
– This means there is likely sinking or shifting beneath that is causing the concrete to hold precipitation and impede drainage. Since concrete is a porous material, it’s best to not have standing water on it for long periods, so raising the slab surface to facilitate damage might help.
Porches or Patios Pull Away From Foundation
– When you see your front stairs or your back patio begin to pull away from the foundation, it’s probably no the foundation that is moving – it’s the concrete base of your steps or patio. This signifies a lack of support beneath and that the soil is shifted or eroded, so it’s imperative to lift and stabilize the slab before it causes further damage.
It Only Gets Worse, Unless You Take Action
– Maybe you noticed a trend – we keep warning you against waiting and encourage you to act right away. That’s due to the fact that sinking concrete doesn’t get better on its own. If you trust us to make repairs now, you may be able to avoid the replacing the structure down the road.
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• Concrete repair work is outside work where prospects were not in any way threatened by a contractor visit. • With “stay at home directives” property owner are looking to accomplish “SOMETHING” beyond watching the same movies or spending too many hours on social media. Any inside the house repairs or improvements were out of the question. • The Concrete Lifting Technologies estimating, scheduling, and invoicing processes do not require face to face interaction with the customer. In reality most customers are usually not at home when we give estimates or do the work. These facts allowed us to immediately conform to social distancing recommendations. Concrete repair contracting, the Concrete Lifting Technologies way, is positioned to be successful in our current environment and will allow you to be successful no matter how long the current restrictions and recommendations last. Concrete repair is Covid 19 Friendly Contracting.
Polyurethane concrete raising drills a nearly invisible 5/8” hole and the process calls for considerably fewer holes than traditional mudjacking.
Clay-rich soils are ‘elastic.’ They expand and contract with moisture content. As soils become saturated with water, the clay expands and loses strength. This condition allows slabs to sink just like standing in wet mud. This can occur from heavy rains, melting snow or plumbing leaks.
Concrete Lifting Technologies uses polyurethane foam from recycled material. There are many reasons why Concrete Lifting Technologies polyurethane foam material is different from the rest – but one of the main reasons is that their poly is made from over 40% recycled materials.
