Concrete slab raising: The perfect solution to your uneven concrete
We not only want our homes to look graceful but the entire property as well. This may mean trimming surrounding shrubs and trees, mowing the yard, and caring for driveways and sidewalks. Concrete is preferred to most common options for patios, sidewalks, and driveways, but it poses problems like sinking, rising and cracking.
Cracked or sunken slabs become an eyesore and also pose a hazard for both occupants and visitors to the premises. You can’t wish concrete problems away and ignoring them only worsens the situation.
Let’s explore how concrete slab raising can restore your slab to its previous glory.
What to do with a sunken or uneven concrete
Concrete unevenness, cracking or sinking problems result from a combination of factors and eventually it best to seek the expertise of a concrete slab raising company. Below are common issues observed in residential concrete.
Why concrete rises
Concrete rises due to a plethora of factors, among them; roots. Bulging roots work their way beneath concrete thereby pushing it upwards over time. Also, snaking roots cause crevices and misplaced slabs. Poor soil condition also causes concrete rising. Certain soils like clay soak up more water, dirt, and substrate in comparison to other soils.
Supposing the fill soil in and around your concrete is improperly mixed, it tends to swell at varying rates resulting in concrete misplacement.
How to go about a raising concrete
In a few cases, the concrete is salvageable by working under and around it, however, in the most severe cases, you’ll need to embark on a concrete replacement to allow the experts to build a more sturdy and properly-constructed space for new concrete. A new concrete installation would also rectify a heaving problem.
Sunken concrete
Why concrete sinks
Concrete sinks due to underlying voids. Factors that contribute to sinking include; flooding, improper concrete installation, the areas water table, poor fill among others. Sunken concrete creates crevices and uncomfortable walks to your car. Failure to address the void underneath the concrete only serves to worsen the situation.
How to tackle the issue of sunken concrete
In the majority of cases of sunken or cracked concrete, the situation is salvageable. Instead of resorting to busting up the concrete and embarking on a replacement, the slab repair contractor can employ mudjacking or polyurethane foam injections to restore the slab back to its former position.
