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Advantages of Geo-polymer Slabjacking Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?April 28, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Beware of the mudjacking pyramid scheme

Raise settled concrete. The Great Leap Forward in concrete raising took place in 1983 when Geo-polymer Slabjacking was first introduced. The material being injected as a liquid which quickly expands eliminated “pyramiding” of the material. Pyramiding is when material goes in the opening of the concrete slab during the Slabjacking process and supports the...

Miscellaneous Ramblings Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?April 28, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

No can do

Raising settled concrete, Some slabs are not good candidates for concrete leveling, they have various issues including, Excessive cracks – hard to get the puzzle level, best to replace. Unseen supports under the slab – damage of the slab almost certain with attempted lift. Cracks running adjacent and near edges – very difficult not...

Case studiesApril 24, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Case study – Common settled concrete trip hazards

The above picture demonstrates something very common, settling at the main water service vault. If you were to open the hatch at your water meter you would see a concrete vault or box going down about five or six feet deep. Because it is sitting so low it generally does not settle. The sidewalk...

General information Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?April 24, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Slabjack Geotechnical – your local source for concrete repair

Raise settled concrete slabs- We love to do business with local companies that we know will be here tomorrow. At the same time we want to spend our money wisely and not overpay for a product or service. Don’t we all feel that way? With the recent purchase of our new truck for Spokane and...

Advantages of Geo-polymer Slabjacking Causes of settling/how to minimize settlingApril 20, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Voids now, settling concrete later

An obvious void under an entry, most voids are unseen This picture demonstrates how voids against foundations form. In most cases the concrete would also settle but with this example the entry was “pinned” with rebar to the foundation. Over time the rebar will rust and weaken, eventually failing causing the slab to drop. As...

D.I.Y.Dealing with cracks in concreteApril 20, 2015by Jerald Sargent1

How to DIY concrete crack repair

I’ve written a few blogs in the past about repairing cracks in concrete, today I’d like to dig a little deeper and explain what product to use in a given situation and why. While we provide concrete crack repair services and are happy to do so, these are jobs that many folks with time and patience can do...

Case studiesApril 16, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Case study -Raising a settled concrete patio

A typical patio with minor settling under the sliding door Jobs done! Notice how it is nice and tight against the door frame, just like new! Once concrete settling starts you can expect it to accelerate. This is because rain, snow melt, sprinklers and any other source of water will start to drain...

General informationApril 16, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Slabjack Geotechnical – Settling concrete Q & A

-What causes concrete to settle? Poor compaction, water, decomposing material, voids. -How long does it take for natural compaction to finish? 7-10 years -How long will my job take? Most are done in about two hours. -What’s the big deal? Liability, aesthetics, personal injury, foundation damage, flooded basements. -Damage to my yard? No. In rare...

Case studiesApril 12, 2015by Jerald Sargent2

Case study – Raising a settled concrete driveway

A two inch drop from the garage to the driveway Problem – Driveways like the example above are common. If the settling is not causing a slope issue, (water draining under the drive to the foundation) they can often be ignored until you have a noticeable “bump” that is annoying and can cause...

Why hire Slabjack Geotechnical 1-855-752-2522?April 12, 2015by Jerald Sargent0

Slabjack Geotechnical – PolyLEVEL

Raising settled concrete and more, Slabjack Geotechnical is the most experienced Slabjacking company using the polyurethane method of concrete raising in the markets we serve. Many now refer to this as Poly Leveling. In addition 1-855-752-2522 uses a much more dense polymer than most of our competitors. Many Slabjack contractors use a light duty two-pound...

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