Slabjacking is a great way to provide pavement maintenance!
In the event that your concrete is sinking, it’s very probable that the concrete slab was installed poorly. Poorly compacted fill dirt, sub-surface erosion, and shrinking soils are also possibilities. While you may automatically think you have to replace the concrete, a slabjacker may be able to save your concrete.
What Is Slabjacking?
Slabjacking is a form of foundation repair in which a mixture of sand, cement, fly ash, and other additives are pumped beneath the sinking slab. Strategically placed holes are drilled into the slab. These holes are then filled with the special mixture using a portable pump and flexible hoses. Lifting a slab and properly utilizing slabjacking can save your concrete in a matter of hours and costs less than half the price of replacement.
How Does Slabjacking Work?
This works by bolstering the foundation of sinking concrete, so it stops sinking. This is a simple and cost effective foundation repair. Concrete with a strong foundation can continue to serve its purpose for years to come. A professional slabjacker can save you from the high costs and long disruption of extensive repairs.
The Benefits of Slabjacking
Slabjacking is incredibly convenient, as it can be done in any kind of weather and at any time by a professional. The material injected creates a strong and effective base without lengthy disruptions to your landscaping, or damages which can be time consuming and expensive to fix. This process is simple and effective. Nothing needs to be lifted off of the slab. The pump can easily lift the full weight of the slab and anything placed on it.
Slabjacking is a fast concrete maintenance process, which does not involve a lengthy loss of use. Sinking concrete fixed in this way can be used immediately. On the other hand, if the slab is replaced, the concrete has to cure for nearly a month before it can be used. This process also eliminates waste, making it an environmentally friendly foundation repair option.
Testa Paving
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