Concrete is the most-used manmade material in the world. Humans have found a way to incorporate the strong and durable material — which is capable of withstanding 3,000 psi (lbs/square inch) on average — in every area of industry and life. However, that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible; concrete crack repair services are often required to avoid the complete replacement of slabs. Concrete raising (also known as concrete leveling) offers an effective and affordable solution to filling voids in concrete, but there are many myths and misconceptions in circulation regarding the practice. Let’s find out the truth.

MYTH: Concrete Leveling Is Expensive

Most people are familiar with the cost of concrete slab replacement, which is notoriously expensive. However, just as repairing your roof is cheaper than replacing the entire thing, concrete leveling is much more manageable financially. If you’re looking for a way to improve the health and appearance of your concrete driveway or walkway without breaking the bank, concrete leveling is an excellent option.

MYTH: Anyone Can Do It

While there are many home repair projects that you can do yourself, filling voids in concrete via concrete raising is not one of them. Simply watching some Youtube videos and reading an article does not an expert make, and expertise is required for this process. There is specialized equipment involved that takes knowledge and hands-on experience to operate; if you try to tackle this project on your own, you could end up with a slab that looks awkward, lacks integrity, and will continue to degrade regardless.

MYTH: Caulking Is Just as Effective

Caulking works for most indoor cracks and splits, so your logic may tell you that it can be used on concrete just as well. You’d be wrong; the real problem in cracked concrete lies far below, so if you caulk the area that you see, you’re not actually doing anything to fix the root of the issue. Concrete raising involves filling the soil underneath the slab that has shifted and caused the crack to appear; only by going all the way down can you ensure it has been stabilized and restored to its original strength.

If you’ve noticed cracks in your concrete, don’t wait (or try to repair them yourself); call a concrete contractor as soon as possible.

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