One of the questions we are asked is “will raising our concrete damage it?” With over a thousand jobs under our belt and thousands of slabs raised the answer is generally no but it is something that is hard to predict. Some of the most gentle lifting on minor settling may generate a crack whereas...
Dealing with cracks in concreteJune 18, 2016by Jerald Sargent0
Concrete crack and deep concrete crack repair by Slabjack Geotechnical
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...
Dealing with cracks in concreteJune 18, 2016by Jerald Sargent0
Cracked concrete repair by Slabjack Geotechnical
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...
One of the biggest frustrations we all have with concrete is the cracks that develop. I heard something the other day that made me laugh, “every load of concrete that comes from the plant has five or six cracks delivered with it, where they happen is up to you” Control joints are placed in concrete...
One of the things that happens when concrete has uneven support is that control joints break and concrete cracks. Once this happens it is important to seal those joints and cracks to avoid further erosion of supporting base soils. If concrete settling has occurred you will want to have the concrete leveled prior to sealing...
Concrete cracks, every concrete contractor will tell you the same thing, live with it. It is frustrating, can anything be done? Concealing cracks is not always something that can be done completely. There are several materials to fill cracks both cheap and expensive. Can anything be done to better conceal cracks? We have found staining...
Outbuildings and shops are typically built by a simple concrete slab on grade construction. While not heavy, due to the lack of a foundation they can be prone to settling. Replacement of the slab foundation is extremely difficult making concrete leveling the “go to” method of repair. In addition to settling, cracking is also common....
We recently leveled a driveway that is a good example of what can be accomplished with geo-polymer Slabjacking. The three car driveway covering six separate panels had settled under the control joint going left to right due to a drainage issue. The settling caused the drive to “cave” in. As a result we had to...
What can be done about concrete cracks? One of the challenges in any business is keeping up with the latest advancements in the industry. As we have made numerous repairs in cracked concrete we have seen the various products strengths and weaknesses. Inexpensive caulks serve a purpose in some applications as do the more expensive...
Advantages of Geo-polymer SlabjackingDealing with cracks in concreteWhy hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?May 2, 2015by Jerald Sargent0
Stabilizing cracks in concrete
One of the services we provide is crack filling and crack repair. The one is a preventative step taken to reduce settling and improve the aesthetics of the concrete without regard to flex or movement along the crack. The other to actually “weld” the concrete back together and as much as possible stabilize the crack...
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