It’s unsightly, it’s dangerous, it’s a potential liability but it’s easy to fix. Concrete settlement is a very common problem affecting not only residential neighborhoods but municipalities commercial enterprises and industrial facilities. What causes concrete to settle? 1. Failure to prepare the site. If soil was disturbed during construction was it re-compacted? Was there a...
With all the hills, valleys, annual rainfall, relatively high water table and the forest, Spokane is fairly prone to concrete settlement. When homes are constructed on hills or slopes a fairly deep excavation for the foundation of the home is necessary, as a result fill dirt is used on the uphill side of the home or...
Slabjack Geotechnical is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and we are members of Building North Central Washington HBA group dedicated to integrity in the construction industry. We are fully licensed bonded and insured. We are members of the MRSC roster and as such have done work for municipalities,...
Indeed it can and often does. But first let’s define what concrete slab curl is. Concrete slab curl is the bowing of concrete as it cures unevenly. When concrete is poured on soil the tendency is for the bottom of the slab to stay wet and the top to quickly dry this uneven drying results...
Erosion of soil is a very common problem. Whether it be ground water movement, drainage, rodents or sprinklers, when soil is carried away settling concrete is sure to follow. So what should you do if you notice erosion around or under your concrete slabs? Many people will attempt to fill these voids with dirt, sand...
Concrete crack repair and concrete crack filling are jobs that are often done by DIY’ers but to be done properly and to last several years certain steps need to be taken. Choosing the proper material is important, whether you choose to use a polyurethane caulk which may adhere better or silicone caulk that is able...
Slabjack Geotechnical is the most experienced concrete raising contractor in central and eastern Washington and northern Idaho using Geo-polymer or polyurethane foam. Generally called slab jacking but occasionally pressure grouting, mud jacking, and polylevel. Polylevel is a trademarked name similar to Kleenex being a trademark name for facial tissue. Slabjack Geotechnical is a certified Polylevel...
Repairing cracks in concrete is a question we often get, here’s what you need to know; Once concrete has cracked it will act as a control joint, in other words it will continue to move, it can be stabilized to a degree but virtually any rigid topping placed over it such as more concrete or...
1-855-752-2522 www.1855labjack.com HHHHHHEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPPP! A frequent statement we hear when folks with sinking and settling concrete here we can help them. Concrete settles because of poor soil conditions. Poor compaction, rotting organic material in the soil, erosion and saturation. 1-855-752-2522 has the products and the expertise to correct your settling concrete. The vast majority of settling...
I was reading an article about the high cost of things the other day, as a business owner I think i have something to add. No matter how you feel about minimum wage laws, taxes, regulations and technology these and more play a role, sometimes a huge role in the final cost of goods and...
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