PROBLEM SIGNS
Sinking sidewalks, driveways, and concrete floors aren’t just eyesores – they can quickly turn into safety hazards!
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Cracked Concrete
Cracking concrete looks bad, it's dangerous, and it's only going to get worse the longer it is not fixed. Learn more about why it's important to fix cracking concrete around your home.
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Sinking Concrete Slabs
Sinking and uneven concrete slabs are dangerous for your home and your family. Learn more about why concrete settles and how to fix it.
Causes
Concrete is heavy! When the soils underneath a concrete slab are unable to support its weight, the slab will sink.
Different types of soil have different load-bearing capacities. When a soil’s load-bearing capacity is exceeded, the soil will compact and settle.
It’s also possible for the soil beneath a slab to settle and compact of its own accord. Soil that contains large amounts of clay and/or silt will shrink substantially when it gets dry.
As the soil compacts underneath a concrete slab, the unsupported slab will sink as well, usually cracking in one or more spots.
The soil that is underneath your driveway, patio, or concrete steps may not necessarily remain there to provide adequate support for the concrete element. Soil washout can result in empty space beneath your concrete slab, unable to support it. This can lead to cracks and sink over time.
As water moves underneath your concrete slabs, it can wash away the soil that’s supporting the weight of the concrete. As this happens, it creates a void, or empty space, underneath. Over time, with nothing to support it, your concrete slab can begin to sink or cave in.
SOLUTIONS
Fix your sinking outdoor concrete problems so you can enjoy your driveway, sidewalk or patio again without worry.
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Interior Slab Leveling
Interior concrete in your home can easily crack and settle just as concrete slabs outside. But they can be fixed! Learn more about those solutions here.
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PolyRenewal™ Injection
This unique concrete lifting and leveling solution is a fast, affordable, and effective repair for cracking and uneven concrete slabs. Learn more about this state-of-the-art repair method.
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Pool Deck Repair
Cracking and uneven concrete around your pool is very dangerous. Learn how our unique lifting and leveling solution can improve the safety and appearance of your pool deck.
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Commercial Applications
PolyRenewal™ concrete lifting and leveling can be used for a variety of applications, including in commercial settings. Learn more here.
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