Concrete is the most commonly used man-made building material in the world today. Among the qualities that keep it so popular are its strength, fire resistance, insulative properties relative to energy and sound, and its tremendous durability and impact resistance. The earth it’s built on, however, doesn’t share all of these merits. Not all ground is created equal, and much of it lacks the stability for building on. This can often result in significant structural and foundation issues in time. Concrete pressure grouting by a qualified and experienced contractor is one common solution for foundation problems in inaccessible areas.
What is Pressure Grouting?
Concrete pressure grouting, sometimes called “jet grouting,” is a process in which a contractor injects grout compound into a subterranean void, weakness, or fault that would otherwise require extensive and costly excavation and construction to reach. A number of compounds and mixtures are used for this process, including cement, chemicals, resins, and combinations of these.
Common Causes of Foundation Problems
There are a broad range of causes for failing foundations. Some of the most common are:
Use
Substrata that isn’t ideal for building or that isn’t properly prepared for building can wear, sink, and grow unstable from normal use and pressure and time. Ground that may otherwise sustain building and wear for long periods of time can be compromised more quickly when the structures that straddle it contain building or engineering errors, which are common even with the best credentialed and most experienced builders. Our knowledgeable contractor will be able to assess the causes and potential solutions.
Water penetrates substrata in a number of ways and can cause it to deteriorate. This can be the result of erosion, floods or excessive rain, excessive water accumulation, or improper drainage. Substrata deterioration can be more common and more severe in certain regions of the U.S. If you live in a rainy region, or close to significant bodies of water, have your structures assessed by a grouting contractor regularly.
Substrata Constitution
Not all earth is inherently suitable for building. And, as it is with the weather, some regions are more vulnerable to faulty substrata than others. A jet grouting contractor in your area will know about potential threats to your foundation.
How Pressure Grouting Solves Foundation Problems
Regardless of the catalyst for foundation problems, it is vital that they be corrected. And one of the least invasive and most cost-effective ways of correcting foundation issues that result from ground faults is pressure grouting by an experienced pressure grouting contractor. Our jet grouting and soil cement stabilization fills, reinforces, and stabilizes faults, sinkholes, and can fill concrete voids under the soil and foundation without jeopardizing the structure or resorting to invasive and costly excavating.
Pressure Grouting Contractors
Pressure grouting is a common and versatile solution for dangerous foundation problems that can threaten your home but is still a specialized process that requires the training and equipment of a qualified jet grouting contractor. Contact one of our grouting contractors today to learn more.
