One of the lines we use is “drill, inject, patch”. While simple in theory, the practical application of raising concrete is substantially more technical. One of the comments we often hear from clients as we give an estimate is “I just need this one corner raised” – if only we were concrete benders. Concrete has...
Causes of settling/how to minimize settlingJanuary 10, 2014by Jerald Sargent0
Mother used to say “An ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of cure”
When we are called out to bid a job, the damage, as they say, is already done. In this post we will be discussing the cause of most settling and what you can do to insure your slabs remain stable after we leave. There are two primary issues that cause concrete to settle and they...
Advantages of Geo-polymer SlabjackingWhy hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?January 9, 2014by Jerald Sargent
What are the differences in concrete raising geo-polymers?
There are numerous Polymers on the market, some are very light weight, as light as 1/2lb per cubic foot and are typically used for insulation. Other insulation foams can run as high as 2lbs per cubic foot, neither type of insulation foam provides satisfactory results for Slabjacking or Concrete Raising, though some spray foam contractors...
General informationHome and trade showsJanuary 9, 2014by Jerald Sargent0
Slabjack Geotechnical expands to the greater Spokane concrete lifting market
April 11-13th 2014, 1-855-752-2522 will have an exhibit at the Spokane Home Builders Association Show at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. We will be giving away a free concrete raising job (up to $500) so come, find our booth, introduce yourself, fill out a contest entry form and pick up a brochure to...
Facility Managers need engineered solutions to meet the ever changing challenges that come with managing properties. 1-855-752-2522 provides long term solutions for Warehouse Managers, commercial office buildings, and multi family apartment complexes. Problem; Bluebird growers in Peshastin, Washington, a fruit packer and Controlled Atmosphere fruit storage company, has a pressurized cold storage, zero oxygen cooler...
When choosing a concrete raising contractor what should you look for? Experience – concrete raising is as much art as science and therefore it is not just a simple mathematical formula. Voids, slab position in relation to adjoining slabs, thickness of slabs, attached structures and more play a part in concrete raising. 1-855-752-2522 has raised...
Miscellaneous RamblingsJanuary 8, 2014by Jerald Sargent0
A Slabjackers life
I love my job! I spent thirty years in the Restaurant business advancing from a Dishwasher to Cook to Assistant Manager to Store Manager to District Manager and then Owner and I can honestly say I would much rather enjoy a beautiful day outside raising concrete than behind a grill! There are moments though....
Cost of concrete raisingGeneral informationProperty ManagementWhy hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?January 8, 2014by Jerald Sargent
The cost of doing nothing
Because concrete replacement is so costly, many business and home owners simply ignore or hope no one will trip on their settled concrete. Unfortunately in today’s litigious society doing nothing can be very, very costly. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, the average cost to defend against a slip/trip fall claim is $50,000 and...
The number one thing 1-855-752-2522 does to determine if your concrete is a candidate for raising, is to do a detailed evaluation of the condition of your slab. How badly is it cracked? Is the top peeling off? What is the condition of adjoining slabs? These and other factors go into providing a quality...
production demoJanuary 3, 2014by Jerald Sargent0
Geo-polymer Slabjacking
Slabjack Geotechnical uses the latest and most advanced concrete lifting process in the industry today: Geo-Polymer Injection. Slabjack Geotechnical injects a two part expanding polymer under your settled concrete which rapidly expands, filling any voids and compressing weak soils, gently raising your settled concrete slabs back to original grade. This process has been used in...
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